EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Completes Debut Human-Carrying Flights in Indonesia, A Step Forward International Market Expansion

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company,, today announced that its pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft EH216-S successfully completed its first pilotless human-carrying flights in Indonesia. This landmark flight marks a significant milestone in EHang’s global strategy and establishes a solid foundation for advancing the development of urban air mobility in Indonesia.

With the support of the Ministry of Transportation of the Republic of Indonesia and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ("DGCA”), EHang’s Indonesian client Prestige Aviation obtained the flight permission issued from DGCA to conduct this milestone demonstration. Rudy Salim, the Executive Chairman of Prestige Aviation, Raffi Ahmad, the Indonesian President’s Special Envoy and joined with other passengers boarded the EH216-S. The event was witnessed by high-level dignitaries including Bambang Soesatyo, former Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia,Raffi Ahmad, the Indonesian President’s Special Envoy, Sokhib Al Rokhman, Director of the Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations ("DKPPU”) and Conor Yang, Chief Financial Officer of EHang. Also in attendance were senior executives from major Indonesian aviation enterprises, business leaders, and international media.

Bambang Soesatyo, former Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly of Indonesia, highly praised the performance of EH216-S, stating, “The presence of EHang in Indonesia not only demonstrates the country's readiness to enter the era of pilotless air mobility, but also opens up significant opportunities for the domestic automotive and aviation industries to innovate and collaborate.”

“We warmly welcome the emergence of new technologies in the aviation sector, including innovations such as human-carrying pilotless aircraft like EHang’s eVTOL. We sincerely hope the government will provide tangible support and foster synergy to advance the future aviation technology ecosystem,” said Sokhib Al Rokhman, Director of the DKPPU.

“It is hoped that this technology can provide a more environmentally friendly air transportation solution and help reduce congestion in major cities in Indonesia. Furthermore, I encourage Indonesia’s young generation to actively participate in advancing smart mobility and technology, and to learn, adapt, and collaborate with technology-creating nations,” said Raffi Ahmad, the Indonesian President’s Special Envoy.

The EH216-S features vertical take-off and landing capabilities that eliminate the need for traditional airport runways, enabling point-to-point transportation within dense urban centers – an effective solution to Indonesia’s severe ground traffic congestion. As the “Land of Thousand Islands,” Indonesia offers immense potential for aerial connectivity across its archipelago. The EH216-S is poised to deliver fast, safe and efficient inter-island transportation and tourism services, reshaping regional travel experiences. EHang’s connection with Indonesia dates back to November 2021, when it conducted the country’s first pilotless eVTOL flight at Villa Blackstone Beach in Bali, a renowned tourist destination that garners significant public interest. Since obtaining the world’s first Air Operator Certificate (“OC”) for civil human-carrying pilotless eVTOL aircraft from the CAAC in March 2025, EHang has maintained a close collaboration with local client and partners in Indonesia to explore application scenarios and commercial operation models for market development.

The debut human-carrying flights of EH216-S in Indonesia reflect the seamless integration of EHang’s advanced air mobility solutions with Indonesia’s aviation system. As the world’s first and so far, the only pilotless human-carrying eVTOL to obtain all the required certifications from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (“CAAC”), and the world’s first commercially available pilotless eVTOL, EHang has promoted UAM operation demonstration projects in multiple countries and cities globally. These valuable experiences offer valuable insights and references for the development of Indonesia’s low-altitude economy.

“Indonesia thus ushers in a new chapter in its transportation development history. This innovation represents Indonesia’s major leap toward a future of safe, eco-friendly, and efficient air mobility. The innovation of the EH216-S is not only a symbol of technological progress but also a call to action for Indonesia’s youth and industry leaders to innovate and create solutions tailored to national needs,” added Rudy Salim, the Executive Chairman of Prestige Aviation.

Conor Yang, Chief Financial Officer of EHang, attended the flight event and said, “This milestone flight in Indonesia is a key step in advancing our global strategy following obtaining the world’s first OC for civil pilotless human-carrying aircraft in China. It lays a strong foundation for accelerating commercial eVTOL operations worldwide in the future. We believe this technology can help to alleviate Indonesia’s traffic congestion while offering effective solutions in tourism, sightseeing, and emergency rescue. Looking ahead, we look forward to working closely with the Indonesian regulators, client and partners to explore UAM development models suited to local needs, promote local certifications, and leverage EHang’s proven expertise in scalable, standardized, and commercial eVTOL operations to facilitate the development of UAM ecosystem in Indonesia.”