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EHang Marks Sri Lanka's First Human-Carrying eVTOL Flights, Advancing Its Global Fast Track Program

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  • EHang Holdings Limited's EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft completed Sri Lanka's first human-carrying flights in Colombo on November 11, 2026, marking the first such event in South Asia.
  • The flights advanced EHang's Global Fast Track Program in Sri Lanka from regulatory framework alignment to practical flight validation, paving the way for future commercial operations.
  • Inaugural flight ceremonies were attended by senior Sri Lankan officials including Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, along with EHang executives & representatives from the Chinese Embassy.
  • Minister Karunathilaka & Deputy Minister Kodithuwakku were among the first guests to fly on a scenic coastal loop route to experience the aircraft's pilotless operation.
  • Sri Lanka became the 24th country to join EHang's global flight footprint, following nearly 100,000 safe flights completed by the EH216 series to date.
  • The program entered its flight validation phase after Sri Lanka adopted the Global Fast Track Program in August 2026, involving collaboration with local regulators to assess safety & generate operational data.
  • Officials highlighted the technology's potential to transform aviation in sectors such as tourism, air taxi services, search & rescue, & emergency relief.
  • EHang's Chief Financial Officer Conor Yang stated the event demonstrates the company's ability to build & deploy an integrated AAM ecosystem in international markets.
  • EHang's EH216-S holds the world's first type, production, & standard airworthiness certificates for pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China.
Company
EHang Holdings Limited
Keywords
Nasdaq:EH, EHang Holdings Limited