EHang’s Pilotless eVTOL Completes First Flight in Brazil

GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 24, 2024 — EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, today announced a major milestone with the successful completion of the first flight of its EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Brazil.

EH216-S´s maiden flight, executed at Quadra in Sao Paulo region, in the presence of numerous Brazilian aviation representatives and the media.

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Mr. Adriano Buzaid, CEO of Gohobby, Ms.Victoria Jing Xiang, EHang COO for Europe and LatAm and Mr. Jose Ignacio Rexach, EHang CCO for Europe and LatAm, presenting EHang’s commemorative coin of EH216-S first flight in Brazil

Ms. Victoria Xiang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang Europe and Latin America, stated, “We are thrilled to have initiated EH216-S pilotless eVTOL flights in Brazil. This marks a significant milestone in EHang’s commitment to advancing Advanced Air Mobility worldwide. The ongoing test and trial flight campaigns for the EH216-S in Brazil will enable us to gather a substantial amount of data, information, and operational experience, which will ultimately pave the way for developing safe, efficient, eco-friendly, and accessible Urban Air Mobility for all across Brazil and Latin America.”

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About EHang

EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the global leader in urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology. Our mission is to make safe, autonomous, and environmentally friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers across various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) systems and solutions, including air mobility (passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang’s flagship product EH216-S has received the world’s first type certificate, production certificate, and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. As a pioneer in cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the frontiers of aviation to bring the benefits of flying technologies to life in smart cities. For more information, please visit .

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