| • | | Expansion in UAE: Sealed Strategic Collaboration with MLG and ADIO, Delivered 5 Units of EH216 Series and Completed Debut Flights in UAE |
In the first quarter of 2024, EHang delivered 5 units of the EH216 series to Wings Logistics Hub, a customer from the United Arab Emirates (“UAE”) with whom EHang had formed a long-term strategic partnership in December 2023 with a plan to purchase up to 100 units of the EH216 series.
In April 2024, EHang partnered with Multi Level Group (“MLG”), a leading fintech Company in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”) region, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (“ADIO”) to drive eVTOL development in the UAE and beyond.
Additionally, EH216-S successfully completed a demo flight in Abu Dhabi in April, marking the first of its kind for passenger-carrying pilotless eVTOL in the UAE and Middle East. The EH216-F and EH216-L also completed debut flights in the UAE, showcasing a variety of UAM use scenarios for pilotless eVTOL aircraft.
| • | | Overseas Development: Partnership with Telefónica Tech in Spain, EH216-S Debut Flight in Latin America, UAM Center and Continuing Flights in Japan |
In February 2024, EHang entered into a strategic alliance with Telefónica Tech, a subsidiary of world-leading telecommunications service provider Telefonica. The two companies will partner up on network connectivity solutions for deploying UAM intelligent solutions in Europe and Latin America.
In March 2024, EH216-S successfully completed its debut flight in Costa Rica, Latin America for demonstrating aerial sightseeing and intra resort transportation use cases.
In March 2024, Japan’s first UAM center was established in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Developed by AirX in collaboration with Tsukuba Airlines, this state-of-the-art facility serves as a demonstration flight site, ground infrastructure, and maintenance base for EHang’s various pilotless eVTOL aircraft in the region, including EH216-S. The EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft has successfully conducted flights across 12 cities in Japan, showcasing its versatility in various use cases, including aerial sightseeing, island transportation, aerial logistics, and emergency services.
| • | | Appointment of Co-Chief Operating Officer |
In April 2024, EHang announced that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has appointed Mr. Zhao Wang as the Co-Chief Operating Officer (“Co-COO”) of the Company, effective on April 9, 2024. Mr. Wang has extensive experience and expertise in information technology and operations management alongside a proven track record for successfully integrating these technologies into cultural tourism projects and related management for large corporations, business operations and strategic leadership. As Co-COO, Mr. Wang will oversee EHang’s business operations, focusing on business development, product sales, marketing, commercial operations for UAM services.
Management Remarks
Mr. Huazhi Hu, EHang’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are thrilled for continuing our strong growth in both operational and financial performance. Particularly noteworthy is our obtainment of the PC from the CAAC for our EH216-S. Receiving such a certification is a milestone that positions us as the pioneering entity in the global eVTOL industry, a significant stride towards mass production and commercial operations for eVTOL aircraft. The certification accomplishments, coupled with accelerated government support aimed at promoting the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy, also spurred a surge in inquiries and orders from diverse entities in China and overseas, including governments and scenic operators. Consequently, we achieved a new record high in deliveries for 26 units of EH216-S during the quarter and impressive revenue growth.
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