Self-flying EHang 216 Showcases Aerial Sightseeing Trips Over the Sea in East China

Rhea-AI Summary

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) successfully conducted aerial sightseeing trial flights in Yantai, China, utilizing its EHang 216 AAV, which carried four passengers over the scenic Fisherman’s Wharf. Passengers expressed safety and satisfaction during their first AAV experience. This event is part of EHang's world flight tour, demonstrating the reliability of its passenger-grade AAVs, which have completed thousands of flights across several countries. EHang's CEO highlighted the importance of these demonstrations in advancing air mobility solutions.

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• Successful trial flights in Yantai, enhancing visibility and credibility for EHang's AAV technology.
• Positive passenger feedback, indicating a growing acceptance of autonomous aerial vehicles.

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YANTAI, China, July 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, announced today the aerial sightseeing trial flights in Yantai, a coastal city in East China. An EHang 216 took four passengers to the air for aerial sightseeing trips over the sea around the beautiful Fisherman’s Wharf in Yantai city, one of the many AAAA national tourist attraction locations throughout China.

Photos accompanying this announcement are available at

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The passengers were enthusiastic about their first-ever AAV rides. They commented, “It was amazing.  I felt safe throughout the journey. The EHang 216 flew at a steady pace with almost no turbulence.  This was my first time to experience such a ‘bird’s eye view’ from the air. I cannot wait to take another trip!”

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ad294974-95bc-4931-b6ed-a00949e51f30

This trial flight event was part of EHang’s world flight tour, which is aimed to demonstrate the reliability and versatility of its passenger-grade AAVs through safe autonomous flights in various commercial use cases, including passenger transportation, aerial sightseeing, air logistics, medical emergency response, etc. EHang’s passenger-grade AAVs have completed thousands of trial and demo flights in 21 cities and 6 countries, including China, the U.S., Austria, Netherlands, Qatar and UAE.

EHang’s Founder, Chairman and CEO, Hu Huazhi said, “As the world’s first provider of passenger-grade AAVs, we are honored to prove this game-changing air mobility solution by demostrating flights to regulators, customers, partners and the general public. The positive supports and feedback have stregthened our determination in our quest to bring this new style of mobility to the people.”

To watch the flight video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5K7cpxeXnc

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About EHang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company. Our mission is to make safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with AAV products and commercial solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. As the forerunner of cutting-edge AAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.

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FAQ

What did EHang announce on July 14, 2020?

EHang announced the successful conduct of aerial sightseeing trial flights in Yantai, China, using its EHang 216 AAV.

How many passengers were involved in the EHang trial flights?

The EHang 216 AAV carried four passengers during the aerial sightseeing trial flights.

What is the purpose of EHang's world flight tour?

EHang's world flight tour aims to demonstrate the reliability and versatility of its passenger-grade AAVs in various commercial applications.

In which countries has EHang completed trial flights?

EHang has completed trial flights in 21 cities across 6 countries, including China, the U.S., Austria, Netherlands, Qatar, and UAE.

What is the significance of the passenger feedback from the trial flights?

The positive feedback from passengers strengthens EHang's position and determination to promote its autonomous aerial vehicles as a new mobility solution.