THE futuristic vision of gliding above traffic in an autonomous “flying taxi” is fast becoming a reality, thanks to the rise of low-altitude economy in China. At the 5th China International Consumer Products Expo, a dedicated exhibition zone for the low-altitude economy made its debut, featuring companies like EHang Holdings. Ehang, a global leader in urban air mobility (UAM), showed up at the event alongside three unmanned aircraft. These innovations highlight transformative solutions to urban conges tion and offer a glimpse into the future of aerial consumption. Starring at the event was EHang’s flagship EH216-S, the world’s first and only electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to se cure all four certifications required for commercial operation: Type Certificate (TC), Production Certificate (PC), Standard Air worthiness Certificate (AC), and Operational Permit. Having complet ed over 66,000 safe flights across 19 countries, including the United States, Ja pan, UAE and countries in Europe, the pilotless eVTOL is already driving real-world applications in passenger transport, aerial tourism, logistics, and emergency medical services. — Xinhua
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