EHang Holdings today announced that its pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft EH216-S completed its first pilotless human-carrying flights in Indonesia.
“This landmark flight marks a significant milestone in EHang’s global strategy and establishes a solid foundation for advancing the development of urban air mobility in Indonesia,” said the company in a press release. “With the support of the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), EHang’s Indonesian client Prestige Aviation obtained the flight permission issued from DGCA to conduct this milestone demonstration. Rudy Salim, the Executive Chairman of Prestige Aviation, Raffi Ahmad, the Indonesian President’s Special Envoy and joined with other passengers boarded the EH216-S.
“The event was witnessed by high-level dignitaries including Bambang Soesatyo, former Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly of Indonesia，Raffi Ahmad, the Indonesian President’s Special Envoy, Sokhib Al Rokhman, Director of the Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations (DKPPU) and Conor Yang, Chief Financial Officer of EHang. Also in attendance were senior executives from major Indonesian aviation enterprises, business leaders, and international media.
“As the “Land of Thousand Islands,” Indonesia offers immense potential for aerial connectivity across its archipelago,” continued the statement. “The EH216-S is poised to deliver fast, safe and efficient inter-island transportation and tourism services, reshaping regional travel experiences. EHang’s connection with Indonesia dates back to November 2021, when it conducted the country’s first pilotless eVTOL flight at Villa Blackstone Beach in Bali, a renowned tourist destination that garners significant public interest.”
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