EHang’s EH216‑S electric vertical‑takeoff and landing aircraft completed a series of trial air‑taxi flights in Doha, Qatar, on November 17, 2025, linking the Port of Doha with the Katara Cultural Village. The flights marked the first point‑to‑point, human‑carrying, pilotless eVTOL operation in an urban environment in the Middle East, demonstrating the company’s ability to operate autonomous aircraft in a densely populated city.
The operation was carried out under a partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and received operational authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. The regulatory approval signals that the country’s aviation authorities are ready to accommodate commercial pilotless eVTOL services, providing a framework that other cities and regulators can emulate. The partnership also underscores EHang’s strategy to transition from a manufacturer to a full‑service urban air mobility platform.
During the demonstration, the EH216‑S completed a 30‑minute ground commute in just 8 minutes of flight time, a 73% reduction in travel duration. The aircraft’s compact design and autonomous flight capabilities allowed it to navigate Doha’s airspace safely and efficiently, showcasing the practical benefits of urban air mobility for time‑constrained commuters.
EHang’s entry into the Middle East expands its global footprint beyond China, the company’s home market. The demonstration aligns with its broader expansion strategy, which includes pilot programs in Brazil, Thailand, Japan, and the UAE. Financially, the company reported strong revenue growth in recent quarters—RMB 128.1 million in Q3 2024 and RMB 147.2 million in Q2 2025—driven by record deliveries of the EH216 series. In August 2025, EHang revised its full‑year 2025 revenue guidance down to approximately RMB 500 million from a prior estimate of RMB 900 million, reflecting a strategic focus on operational execution and safety over aggressive scaling.
Victoria Jing Xiang, EHang’s Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Latin America, described the flights as “groundbreaking” and thanked Qatari authorities for their support. The Minister of Transport of Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, called the flights “a new milestone in the State of Qatar’s journey of adopting smart and sustainable mobility solutions.”
The demonstration reinforces EHang’s claim to be the world’s first eVTOL company to obtain three airworthiness certificates for pilotless aircraft, a milestone that underpins its ability to deliver mass‑produced, safe, and reliable urban air mobility services. By proving the technology in a real‑world urban setting, EHang positions itself to capture new commercial opportunities in the rapidly growing low‑altitude economy.
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