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Guangzhou, China, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ehang Holdings Limited (Ehang or the Company) (Nasdaq: EH ), the world’s leading urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company, announced the launch of the exhibition. Experience) Center in Shenzhen Luho Sports and Leisure Park. It is the world’s first EH216-S takeoff and landing platform with a fully automated vertical lift vertiport. It also marks a new state-of-the-art infrastructure for the AH216-S unmanned passenger-carrying aerial vehicle commercial operations in Shenzhen, as well as the operation of electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) aircraft in cities.
(Image: Luohu UAM Exhibition (Experience) Center)
The Luohu UAM Center, designed by EHang, features an automated three-dimensional vertical elevator vertiport. This innovative facility reduces labor costs and optimizes space utilization through its automated operations. The 753 square meter Luohu UAM Center brings this outstanding design to life. The first floor is dedicated to the hangar and boarding area, giving passengers a seamless and comfortable experience. A takeoff and landing pad integrated with the hangar enables rapid battery charging, thereby streamlining flight operations. During the launch ceremony on January 21, the EH216-S aircraft was lifted from the first floor to the second floor by a vertical elevator platform. It then took to the skies, completing a lap at the Luohu Sports and Entertainment Park before landing safely.It made its maiden flight at the Luohu UAM Center. He received wide applause from the audience at the rally.
(Image: EH216-S flying at Luhu UAM Exhibition (Experience) Center)
(Image: EHang’s EH216-S First Automated Vertiport)
The Luohu District Low-Altitude Infrastructure High-Quality Construction Plan (2024-2026) outlines a comprehensive approach to developing the district’s low-altitude take-off and landing infrastructure. The plan It aims to build 100 take-off and landing points by 2026, including 32 aircraft to carry 32 passengers. As Luohu District’s first smart UAM operation center, it will provide a solid foundation for low-altitude economy businesses, a demonstration model for low-altitude economic development, and a new landmark for cultural and tourism initiatives. The low-rise economy is a strategic emerging priority in Shenzhen Luhu District and a key focus for future development. Currently, Luohu District is taking comprehensive initiatives to develop the low-altitude economy, including high-level planning, policy support, infrastructure construction, demonstration of implementation scenarios, market player development, and talent training. The district has set up 15 vertiports for passenger-carrying aircraft, aiming to build a strong industrial ecosystem for the low-altitude economy.
（Image: Luohu UAM Exhibition (Experience) Center）
The Luohu UAM Center is located near attractions such as “Shenzhen’s First Peak” Wutong Mountain and Donghu Reservoir, which offers many natural mountain and lake views. This makes it an ideal place to develop low-altitude tourism. Through the Luohu UAM Center, Ehang will further strengthen its strategic cooperation with the Luohu District Bureau of Culture, Broadcasting, Tourism and Sports, which began last January. Together with its partners, Ehang aims to promote innovative business models for the Luohu District and Shenzhen’s low-rise economy by offering a variety of service scenarios, including air transportation, cultural and tourism tours, and technology experiences.
(Image: Shenzhen Luhu UAM Exhibition (Experience) Center Graduation Ceremony)
Mr. Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang, said: In cooperation with our partners, EHang has established operational infrastructure for EH216-S aircraft in cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hefei, Wuxi, Taiyuan and Wenzhou Wencheng. The Luohu UAM Center, featuring an automated standing-elevation platform design, represents an innovative approach to infrastructure construction for the low-altitude economy. It serves as the cornerstone of Ihang’s operations in Shenzhen’s low-rise economy. Leveraging our first mover advantage in the eVTOL sector, we will continue to work with our partners in Shenzhen to develop and refine the integrated development of low-altitude economy and ground economy. Our efforts are to promote the high-quality development of the low-rise economy in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area by providing a valuable reference for safe and efficient EVOTOL operations at the national and international levels.
Check out the first automated smart eVTOL vertiport for EH216-S from the Luohu UAM Exhibition (Experience) Center: https://youtu.be/Q2ZWRywRdBY
About Ihang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world’s leading urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company. Our mission is to make safe, autonomous and environmentally friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems and solutions to customers in various industries including air mobility (including passenger transport and logistics), smart city management and aerial media solutions. EHang’s main product is E.H. As a leader in UAV technologies and business solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang will continue to explore the frontiers of the sky to bring aerial technologies to benefit our lives in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
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