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EHang Secures Production Certificate from CAAC, Clearing Path for Mass Production of EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

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星期日, 四月 7, 2024

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Following the groundbreaking obtaining of the Type Certificate (“TC”) and the Standard Airworthiness Certificate (“AC”) for the EH216-S, this remarkable achievement is another significant leap towards mass production for the eVTOL aircraft and the following commercial operations.

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Following the groundbreaking obtaining of the Type Certificate (“TC”) and the Standard Airworthiness Certificate (“AC”) for the EH216-S, this remarkable achievement is another significant leap towards mass production for the eVTOL aircraft and the following commercial operations.
The PC is a critical certificate issued by the national aviation authority, the CAAC, to the aircraft manufacturer.
Securing this certificate indicates that EHang has established a mass production quality management system that meets the CAAC’s airworthiness regulatory requirements, and the Company has been authorized for continued mass production.
The mass production quality management system for the EH216-S encompasses raw materials, supplier management, production organization, production quality control, aircraft pre-delivery test, after-sales repair and maintenance, etc.

EHang Announces Suggested Retail Price of RMB2.39 Million for EH216-S Passenger-Carrying UAV System in China

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星期四, 二月 1, 2024

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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced the suggested retail price for its EH216-S passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) system in China.

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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, announced the suggested retail price for its EH216-S passenger-carrying unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) system in China.
Given the market potential and substantial industry scale of China's low-altitude economy, coupled with the global trend of rapid growth in low-altitude aerial services, the EH216-S UAV system's official suggested retail price in China is set at RMB2.39 million per unit, effective from April 1, 2024.
On October 13, 2023, EHang’s self-developed EH216-S passenger-carrying UAV system received its Type Certificate (“TC”) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”).
Our aim is to make pilotless aerial vehicle a common part of everyday life, bringing its benefits to a broader public.”

EH216-S Passenger-Carrying UAV System Obtains Standard Airworthiness Certificate from CAAC and the Certified Aircraft Delivered to Customer in Guangzhou

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星期四, 十二月 21, 2023

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It marks the first of its kind globally for the cutting-edge pilotless passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft.

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It marks the first of its kind globally for the cutting-edge pilotless passenger-carrying electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft.
The certified EH216-S, produced at EHang’s Yunfu Production Base, adheres to the Type Certificate (“TC”) issued by the CAAC in October 2023, and the standard production procedures under the supervision of the CAAC.
The AC confirms the certified aircraft complies with the approved type design and meets safety and quality requirements for commercial operations.
Today, we have set another milestone with the first AC for pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft and started commercial delivery of the certified EH216-S to our customer.

EHang Continues to Promote Operations and Commercial Deployment of EH216-S Passenger-Carrying Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System

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星期一, 十月 30, 2023

On October 13, 2023, the CAAC formally granted the TC for the EH216-S passenger-carrying UAV system.

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On October 13, 2023, the CAAC formally granted the TC for the EH216-S passenger-carrying UAV system.
EHang will gradually lift these operational limitations with the ultimate goal to realize comprehensive unmanned commercial operations across urban areas.
To ensure safety, EHang will closely monitor new routes during the first phase of commercial operations.
Looking ahead, we will further advance UAV passenger-carrying flight operations and full-scale commercial deployments to achieve milestones in the development of the global low-altitude economy.”

Archer Accelerates Path to Market: Secures $215M Investment From Stellantis, Boeing, United Airlines, ARK Invest and Others; FAA Issues Archer Certificate to Begin Flying Midnight; On Track to Complete First Ever eVTOL Aircraft Customer Delivery

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星期四, 八月 10, 2023

In tandem with earnings, Archer made a series of announcements that reinforce its path to FAA certification and commercial operations in 2025.

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In tandem with earnings, Archer made a series of announcements that reinforce its path to FAA certification and commercial operations in 2025.
These announcements come on the heels of the FAA Administrator leaving to join Archer and the DoD awarding Archer the largest total contract value of any eVTOL company.
Archer today announced that its Midnight aircraft received its Special Airworthiness Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Archer believes this would make Midnight the first ever eVTOL aircraft delivered to a customer.

Joby Releases First Annual Environmental, Social, Governance Report

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星期四, 七月 13, 2023

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced the release of its first annual Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report.

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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced the release of its first annual Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) report.
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As part of the Company’s commitment to positive impact, Joby has released its first ESG report, accessible on Joby’s website .
The report, which covers Joby’s progress through 2022, marks a first step for Joby – and the wider eVTOL industry – in understanding the holistic impact of its manufacturing and planned operations.
These include Joby’s approach to safety strategy, the Company and aircraft’s environmental impact, team member demographics, and corporate governance structure.

Joby Completes Submission of Stage Three Certification Plans to the FAA

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星期四, 七月 6, 2023

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230706804392/en/
Joby’s production prototype eVTOL aircraft at the company’s manufacturing and flight testing facilities in Marina, California.
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In the third stage of the FAA type certification process (“Certification Plans”), Joby specifies the tests, analyses, and design reports the Company intends to perform to demonstrate compliance with each safety regulation that applies to the Company’s aircraft, as defined in the second stage (“Means of Compliance”).
In February, Joby became the first eVTOL company to complete the second stage of the certification process, after becoming the first to complete stage one and have its Certification Basis published in the Federal Register.
In addition to submitting all of its ASCPs, as expected, Joby has also submitted all other Certification Plans comprising the third stage of its aircraft type certification program, including detailed plans for aircraft cybersecurity and systems safety.

Joby Marks Production Launch, Receives Permit to Fly First Aircraft Built on Production Line

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星期三, 六月 28, 2023

Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, the certificate allows Joby to begin flight testing of its first production prototype.

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Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, the certificate allows Joby to begin flight testing of its first production prototype.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230628963893/en/
A pair of Joby aircraft, including (left) the first aircraft to be built on Joby’s production line.
Joby has been flying full size aircraft since 2017 and its pre-production prototype aircraft have flown more than 30,000 miles since 2019.
Today’s production prototype builds on that experience and marks another important step toward achieving FAA certification and production at scale.

Alef becomes the first car certified to fly

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星期二, 六月 27, 2023

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SANTA MATEO, Calif., June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alef Aeronautics, a sustainable mobility company that is designing and developing a flying car, announced today that it received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, marking the first time a vehicle of this nature has received legal approval to fly from the US Government.

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Alef's Special Airworthiness Certificate therefore limits the locations and purpose for which Alef is permitted to fly.
Alef emerged from stealth in October 2022 with the unveil of its full-sized sports car model along with two working full-size technology demonstrator cars.
Alef's flying car is 100% electric, drivable on public roads and has vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
This is a one small step for planes, one giant step for cars," said Jim Dukhovny, CEO of Alef.

MightyFly Unveils Its Second-Generation eVTOL for Up to 600 Miles of Same-Day, Door-to-Door Delivery

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星期二, 一月 24, 2023

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With eight electric vertical lift fans, one forward propulsion propeller, and a high wing carbon fiber airframe, the fully loaded Cento weighs just 355 pounds (161 kg).

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With eight electric vertical lift fans, one forward propulsion propeller, and a high wing carbon fiber airframe, the fully loaded Cento weighs just 355 pounds (161 kg).
It measures 13.1 ft by 16.7 ft (4 m by 5 m) taking up a total area that is less than two compact cars.
An internal combustion engine recharges the aircraft's battery while in the air, enabling it to perform multiple consecutive deliveries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the MightyFly Cento a Special Airworthiness Certificate and a Certificate of Authorization (COA) for long-range flights.