EHang has announced that the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Allur JSC, one of Kazakhstan’s largest automotive manufacturing enterprises. The partnership aims to jointly develop emerging markets for UAM solutions in Central Asia, spanning UAM ecosystem building, large-scale aircraft deployment and commercial operations, local industrial ecosystem development, and industry standards.
“Together, EHang and Allur Group will accelerate the growth of the low-altitude economy in Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region,” said the companies in a press release. Under the MOU, Allur Group intends to purchase 50 units of EHang’s EH216 series eVTOLs in phases, starting with an initial order of 10 units of EH216-S passenger-carrying aircraft and 10 units of EH216-L cargo-carrying aircraft. These aircraft will be deployed at Kazakhstan’s first UAM operations centre in Central Asia, supporting routine flight operations, technical training for operators and engineers, and airworthiness certification testing. The center will serve as a foundation for future commercial operations.
The collaboration will focus on passenger transportation, logistics, and emergency response. Leveraging EHang’s advanced eVTOL technologies and global operational experience. In addition, the parties will explore the establishment the first local eVTOL assembly facility in Central Asia, with an annual production estimated of up to 200 EH216 series aircraft, serving both Kazakhstan and neighbouring markets. EHang will assist to introduce key components suppliers, including motors, batteries, and aviation materials, fostering the development of a localized supply chain.
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