EHang has successfully completed the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Quadra, in the São Paulo region of Brazil. This trial flight was performed in partnership with its local operator Gohobby Future Technologies, and holds significant importance for the future development of UAM solutions in Brazil, a country known as the birthplace of Latin American aviation, home of one of the world's leading aeronautical industries and one of the world’s largest eVTOL markets. As of now, EHang and its local partners have carried out over 50,000 safe flights in 17 countries across Asia, Europe, North America and Latin America.

ANAC has only recently granted the Experimental Flight Authorisation Certificate (CAVE) to the EH216-S, enabling trial operations with the aircraft system in Brazil. Within the framework of ANAC's CAVE certificate, EHang and Gohobby are carrying out extensive trial and test campaigns in close collaboration with ANAC and the Brazilian Airspace Control Department (DECEA). These initiatives are designed to promote the development of concepts of operations and unmanned aircraft traffic management systems and services, paving the way for safe and efficient UAM deployment throughout Brazil.

Victoria Xiang, chief operating officer of EHang Europe and Latin America, says: “We are delighted to have commenced EH216-S pilotless eVTOL flights in Brazil. This is a significant milestone in EHang's commitment on developing advanced air mobility worldwide. The ongoing test and trial flight campaigns for the EH216-S in Brazil will allow us to accrue a vast amount of data, information and operational experience which, in turn, will pave the way for developing safe, efficient, eco-friendly and accessible urban air mobility for everyone across Brazil and Latin America.”