EHang Holdings Limited has completed the debut flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraf at the Reserva Conchal resort in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province.
EHang Holdings Limited, a prominent player in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) sector, recently made waves in Latin America with the debut flight of its EH216-S pilotless electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The milestone flight, which took place at the Reserva Conchal resort in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province, aimed to showcase the safety, environmental sustainability, and accessibility of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the region.
The demonstration flight was held in front of national authorities and media representatives and was part of a dedicated ceremony highlighting the potential of AAM to drive sustainable and innovative development in countries, improving the quality of life for citizens and enhancing the experience for visitors.
Victoria Xiang, COO for Europe and Latin America, EHang said, “EHang is pleased to see EH216-S pilotless eVTOL flying for the first time in Latin America, demonstrating safe, efficient and sustainable Advanced Air Mobility for everybody, in Costa Rica. We are convinced of the enormous benefits that EHang´s UAM technology can bring to Latin America, and we are determined to continue collaborating closely with local stakeholders of the region, for making this new mean of air mobility accessible to everybody in the continent.”
The event was organized collaboratively by Bluenest by Globalvia, a prominent player in AAM landscape design and vertiport network management; Guanacaste Airport, a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, a leading private airport operator; and the hospitality division of FIFCO, a Costa Rican publicly traded company with diversified investments and operations in Central and North America.
During the ceremony, the EH216-S successfully completed its debut flight, demonstrating its suitability for aerial sightseeing and intra-resort transportation, among other use cases. The flight not only showcased its potential for aerial tourism but also highlighted its versatility for applications such as airport-to-city and resort commuting, medical delivery services, and emergency response operations.
EHang, is a global leader in UAM technology platform solutions. The company’s mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility for everyone. EHang offers customers in various industries unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and solutions, including air mobility for passenger transportation and logistics, smart city management, and aerial media solutions.
EHang’s EH216-S, the flagship product, made history by obtaining the world’s first type certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL from the Civil Aviation Administration of China in 2023. As a pioneer in cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to push the boundaries of the sky, leveraging flying technologies to benefit life in smart cities.
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With its successful debut flight in Latin America, EHang reaffirms its position as a leader in the UAM sector and underscores its commitment to advancing sustainable and accessible air mobility solutions worldwide. The company’s collaboration with local stakeholders in Costa Rica exemplifies its dedication to fostering partnerships and driving innovation in the region’s aviation industry.
What was the purpose of the demonstration flight?
A: The demonstration flight aimed to showcase the safety, environmental sustainability, and accessibility of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the region.
Who is Bluenest by Globalvia?
A: Bluenest by Globalvia is a prominent player in the AAM landscape design and vertiport network management.
Who is Guanacaste Airport?
A: Guanacaste Airport is a subsidiary of VINCI Airports, a leading private airport operator.
Who is FIFCO?
A: FIFCO is a Costa Rican publicly traded company with diversified investments and operations in Central and North America.
