What is going on in China? The growth of the low-altitude economy

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Apr 25

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When US influencer and streamer Darren Watkins Jr, better known as IShowSpeed, concluded a tour of China this month it was largely seen as a…

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AutoFlight and Wuhan Hanyang agree deal for 12 aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

13 Feb 25

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Chinese eVTOL developer AutoFlight has secured an order from Wuhan Hanyang Investment Development Group for 12 aircraft worth $21.4m (157m yuan). The deposit-backed order announced…

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EHang authorises $30m share repurchase

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Fayaz Hussain

22 Nov 24

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The board of EHang Holdings has approved a $30m share repurchase programme of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) or ordinary shares over the next 12…

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EHang reports 348% YoY jump in Q3 revenue, delivers 63 units

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Fayaz Hussain

20 Nov 24

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EHang announced financial results for the third quarter (Q3) with total revenue of RMB128.1m ($18.3m). That figure is up 348% year-over-year from the same period…

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EHang and Enpower to develop eVTOL motors

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Yves Le Marquand

11 Nov 24

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EHang has formed a strategic partnership with Zhuhai Enpower Electric to jointly develop electric motors and motor controllers for its eVTOL aircraft. Enpower is a…

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CAAC accepts EHang’s AOC application

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Yves Le Marquand

24 Jul 24

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The Chinese regulator has accepted EHang’s air operator certificate (AOC) application for its EH216-S aircraft. The application was submitted by Guangdong EHang General Aviation —…

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Lilium establishes entity to expand role in Chinese market

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Jun 24

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Lilium has signed an agreement with China’s Shenzhen-based Bao’an District to establish an entity in the country. The subsidiary, known by its English translation as Powerful Wing,…

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EHang reports 164% jump in first quarter revenue

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Fayaz Hussain

28 May 24

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Chinese urban air mobility technology platform EHang reported 164% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $8.5m compared to $3.2m in the same period last year.…

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EHang awarded production certificate by Chinese regulator

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Yves Le Marquand

8 Apr 24

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EHang has obtained the production certificate for its EH216-S passenger-carrying pilotless eVTOL aircraft issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The production certificate…

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AutoFlight delivers first aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

3 Apr 24

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AutoFlight has delivered its first Prosperity aircraft to a customer in Japan, marking what it says is the world’s first delivery of a civilian ton-class…

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EHang passenger carrying demo flights ‘a basis for commercial operations’

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Yves Le Marquand

2 Jan 24

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EHang said it has performed a first series of commercial demonstration flights with passengers on board using its autonomous EH216-S aircraft.  The flights, conducted during…

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EHang posts 239% jump in revenues on higher EH216 sales

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Yves Le Marquand

22 Nov 23

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EHang Holdings reported financial results for the third quarter of 2023, with revenues soaring 239% year-on-year to $3.9m.  The increase was attributed to higher sales…

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EHang has EH216-S type certified by Chinese regulator

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Yves Le Marquand

16 Oct 23

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EHang has been awarded a type certificate (TC) for its passenger-carrying autonomous air taxi,  EH216-S by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).  The TC…

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EHang suspends trading ahead of ‘significant’ announcement

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Yves Le Marquand

9 Oct 23

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Chinese eVTOL maker, EHang has suspended trading on Nasdaq ahead of a “significant” announcement.  In a press release the company stated: “In anticipation of an…

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EHang gets approval for uncrewed trial operations

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Yves Le Marquand

23 Aug 23

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EHang’s Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System (UACS) has been officially approved by the Chinese regulator for trial operations.  With the trials approved the Civil Aviation Administration…

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