EH216-S makes its debut flight in downtown Shanghai

EHang/EH216-S

EHang's pilotless two-seat EH216-S made its first demonstration flight in downtown Shanghai from Longhua Airport, and regular trial sightseeing flights along the Huangpu River began. The aircraft, delivered to local operator Shanghai Hynfar Aviation, is the first pilotless eVTOL with type, production and airworthiness certificates from China's aviation regulator.

• EH216-S made its first downtown Shanghai flight from Longhua Airport on 16 January 2025.
• Regular trial sightseeing flights began along the Huangpu River.
• Aircraft holds world-first type, production and airworthiness certificates for pilotless eVTOL from CAAC.
• Operated by Shanghai Hynfar Aviation; expansion planned across Shanghai and Yangtze River Delta region.