EHang Holdings Limited has signed an investment cooperation agreement with the Hefei government. Under the agreement, EHang will establish its product hub for the VT35 pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) series in Hefei.
“The parties plan to jointly invest in and establish a comprehensive base for VT35 series products in Hefei, covering R&D, testing, manufacturing, airworthiness certification, supply chain management, sales, operations, and talent development,” EHang said in an August 26 press release, adding that the total investment in the partnership is estimated to be approximately RMB 1 billion. In addition, the Hefei government plans to provide EHang with support valued at approximately RMB 500 million, including orders for eVTOL aircraft, investments or other forms of cooperation across the industry chain.
The VT35 is EHang’s long-range, lift-and-cruise, pilotless, passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft. It is designed for medium- to long-distance air mobility, including intercity, cross-sea and cross-mountain transport. EHang’s Type Certificate application for the VT35 was officially accepted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China in February 2025 and is currently under airworthiness review. EHang plans to carry out airworthiness certification work for the VT35 in Hefei, and will assist its joint venture Hefei Heyi Aviation Co., Ltd. in applying for the first Air Operator Certificate for the aircraft.
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