EHang Intelligent eVTOL Product Certification and Commercial Operation Progress

K-LinePoet · 2026-02-21T15:33:40+00:00

EHang Intelligent has recently made significant progress in product certification, commercial operations, capacity expansion, and international layout. The VT35 unmanned aerial vehicle has applied for airworthiness certification, the EH216-S is gradually achieving normal operations, and the production base expansion is enhancing capacity. At the same time, in response to market demand, the company emphasizes safety and innovation, and needs to overcome regulatory obstacles to accelerate delivery.

K-LinePoet

2026-02-21 15:33:40

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Economics Observer Network Based on publicly available information up to February 2026, EHang Intelligent (EH.US) has several noteworthy developments in the near future, mainly involving product certification, commercial operations, capacity expansion, and international deployment. These events reflect the company’s strategic planning in the low-altitude economy sector, but specific implementation is subject to official announcements.

Product Development Progress

EHang Intelligent’s new long-range manned autonomous aircraft model VT35’s type certification (TC) application was accepted by the Civil Aviation Administration of China in March 2025. The type certification process is underway. The company plans to leverage the certification experience of EH216-S to accelerate testing and mass production of VT35, which is positioned for intercity travel with a designed range exceeding 200 kilometers.

Business Progress

Domestically, EHang Intelligent is advancing its reservation-based public flight service for EH216-S, gradually transitioning from trial operation to regular operation, focusing on scenarios such as tourism sightseeing and urban low-altitude transportation. Overseas, Thailand’s “Sandbox Program” aims to expand to 20 pilot zones by the end of 2026 to facilitate commercial approval; meanwhile, the company continues demonstration flights in markets like Spain and Qatar to explore replicable operational models.

Capacity Expansion

The second phase of the Yunfu manufacturing base was launched for trial production at the end of 2025, with an annual capacity target of 1,000 eVTOL aircraft and components. Additionally, manufacturing bases in Hefei, Weihai, and other locations are progressing as planned to enhance supply chain resilience and delivery efficiency.

Strategic Advancement

The company emphasizes safety as a prerequisite, focusing on product strength, innovation, and operational capability, deepening commercialization and international deployment. Specific directions include expanding product lines (such as fire-fighting and logistics eVTOLs), participating in industry standards development, and accumulating data through overseas pilot projects.

Policy and Regulation

Regulatory approval pace remains a key variable affecting deliveries. A report by J.P. Morgan in November 2025 indicated that domestic operational certification approval might continue into 2026, and the company needs to overcome regulatory hurdles to accelerate order fulfillment.

The above content is compiled from publicly available information and does not constitute investment advice.

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