EHang Selected for Hong Kong's 'Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X' Inaugural Pilot Program
EHang Holdings Limited has been selected, alongside partners Kwoon Chung Smart Mobility and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company, as one of the first participants in Hong Kong's 'Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X' for non-traditional aircraft applications. The initiative aims to advance urban air mobility and accelerate the development of the Greater Bay Area's low-altitude economy ecosystem.
Highlights
- EHang Holdings, Kwoon Chung Smart Mobility, and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company were jointly selected as inaugural participants in Hong Kong's Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X.
- The Sandbox X program creates a controlled regulatory testing environment for eVTOL and non-traditional aircraft to trial commercial applications in real-world conditions.
- EHang's EH216-series autonomous aerial vehicles are the centerpiece of the Hong Kong pilot, signaling official recognition from Hong Kong authorities.
- EHang is the world's first eVTOL manufacturer to obtain all three key certifications from China's CAAC: Type Certificate (TC), Production Certificate (PC), and Standard Airworthiness Certificate (AC).
- The selection advances EHang's strategy to expand commercial eVTOL operations across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) has announced that it has been selected, together with its partners Kwoon Chung Smart Mobility Co., Ltd and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, as one of the inaugural pilot projects under Hong Kong's Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X (Sandbox X) for non-traditional aircraft applications.
Deepening the Greater Bay Area Low-Altitude Economy Strategy
In an official press release, EHang stated: "Hong Kong serves as a vital gateway connecting the Greater Bay Area with global markets, and represents an ideal testbed for innovative low-altitude economy development. EHang will deepen collaboration with our Hong Kong partners to explore advanced air mobility applications, support Hong Kong's low-altitude economy innovation, and contribute to the growth of the Greater Bay Area's low-altitude economy ecosystem."
Regulatory Sandbox Provides Policy Testing Environment
Hong Kong's Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X is designed to provide a controlled regulatory testing environment for non-traditional aircraft, including electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. It allows operators to pilot innovative applications in real-world scenarios, helping regulators gather data and refine the relevant regulatory framework.
EHang's selection signals official recognition by Hong Kong authorities of the company's EH216-series autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology, paving the way for further commercial deployment across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
EHang is the world's first eVTOL manufacturer to have obtained a Type Certificate (TC), Production Certificate (PC), and Standard Airworthiness Certificate (AC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This latest milestone in Hong Kong marks a significant step in the company's broader push to expand commercial operations across the Asia-Pacific region.
For more information, visit: https://www.ehang.com/news/1371.html
(Image credit: EHang)
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