EH216-S Pilotless EVTOL Completes Debut Flight in Saudi Arabia
EH216-S Pilotless EVTOL Completes Debut Flight in Saudi Arabia
GUANGZHOU, China, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited ("EHang" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EH), the world's leading urban air mobility ("UAM") technology platform company, today announced that its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing ("eVTOL") aircraft completed its first autonomous air taxi flight in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The autonomous flight, conducted with rigorous safety measures, underscores EHang's commitment to safety and innovation. Partnering with Front End Limited Company ("Front End"), a Saudi-based enterprise specializing in advanced solutions for various industries, this flight also highlights the transformative potential of pilotless eVTOL aircraft for the region's transportation system.
中國廣州，2024年6月12日（GLOBE NEWSWIRE）——全球領先的城市空中交通（“UAM”）技術平台公司億航控股有限公司（“億航” 或 “公司”）（納斯達克股票代碼：EH）今天宣佈，其 EH216-S 無人駕駛電動垂直起降（“eVTOL”）飛機在沙特阿拉伯麥加完成了首次自動空中出租車飛行。自主飛行在嚴格的安全措施下進行，凸顯了億航對安全和創新的承諾。這次飛行與總部位於沙特的專門爲各個行業提供先進解決方案的企業Front End Limited Company（“Front End”）合作，還突顯了無人駕駛eVTOL飛機對該地區運輸系統的變革潛力。
(Picture: Guests witnessed the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL's debut flight in Saudi Arabia)
（圖片：嘉賓目睹了 EH216-S 無人駕駛 eVTOL 在沙特阿拉伯的首次飛行）
With the support from local authorities that include Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation ("GACA"), the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, the Ministry of Hajj, and the Ministry of Interior, Front End's dedication to introducing cutting-edge technology to the Kingdom, combined with EHang's global technological edge in UAM, has been instrumental in shaping a faster, more efficient, and sustainable annual Hajj pilgrimage. The collaboration unlocked a truly innovative solution, showcasing the remarkable potential of public-private partnerships to drive advancements in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
在包括沙特阿拉伯民航總局（“GACA”）、運輸和物流服務部、朝聖部和內政部在內的地方當局的支持下，Front End致力於向沙特引進尖端技術，加上億航在UAM的全球技術優勢，在塑造更快、更有效和可持續的年度朝聖之旅方面發揮了重要作用。此次合作開啓了一個真正創新的解決方案，展示了公私夥伴關係推動沙特阿拉伯王國進步的巨大潛力。
(Picture: His Excellency Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services of Saudi Arabia attended the flight event)
（圖片：沙特阿拉伯運輸和物流服務部長薩利赫·賈塞爾閣下出席了飛行活動）
His Excellency Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of GACA, stated: "This flight marks a major advancement in integrating Advanced Air Mobility ("AAM") solutions into Saudi Arabia's aviation landscape. We are committed to the highest safety standards and its seamless integration into existing air traffic systems. This flight also acts as a proof of concept for multiple use cases and contributes to various AAM roadmap initiatives. We appreciate the instrumental support of Front End and EHang to mark this historic milestone for Saudi Arabia."
GACA主席阿卜杜勒阿齊茲·杜艾勒傑閣下表示：“這次飛行標誌着在將先進空中交通（“AAM”）解決方案融入沙特阿拉伯航空格局方面取得了重大進展。我們致力於實現最高的安全標準，並將其無縫集成到現有的空中交通系統中。此次飛行還爲多種用例提供了概念驗證，併爲各種AAM路線圖計劃做出了貢獻。我們感謝Front End和eHang的大力支持，以紀念沙特阿拉伯的這一歷史性里程碑。”
Commenting on the flight, Mr. Majid Alghaslan, Chairman and CEO of Front End, said: "Front End is at the forefront of this trailblazing initiative, paving the way to a new era in smart mobility solutions. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, our goal is to foster a 'Connected Kingdom', serving as a gateway for our partners to access growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. This achievement stands as a testament to the power of government-private partnerships in accelerating new technology adoption. Partnering with EHang made this pioneering solution a reality."
Front End董事長兼首席執行官馬吉德·阿爾加斯蘭在評論這次飛行時說：“前端處於這項開創性計劃的最前沿，爲智能出行解決方案的新時代鋪平了道路。與沙特2030年願景保持一致，我們的目標是培育一個 “互聯王國”，爲我們的合作伙伴提供獲取沙特阿拉伯及更廣泛地區增長機會的門戶。這一成就證明了政府與私營部門合作在加速新技術採用方面的力量。與 eHang 合作使這一開創性解決方案成爲現實。”
Conducted in a low-risk area within protected airspace, the flight is critical in helping authorities set the right regulatory environment for deploying pilotless eVTOL aircraft, thereby enhancing mobility, reducing congestion, and promoting sustainability.
該飛行在保護空域內的低風險區域進行，對於幫助當局爲部署無人駕駛eVTOL飛機設定正確的監管環境至關重要，從而增強機動性，減少擁堵並促進可持續性。
"These eco-friendly eVTOLs offer a cost-effective solution for urban transportation, tackling congestion while aligning perfectly with the Kingdom's goals for a sustainable future. This advancement underscores Front End's dedication to national progress and its commitment to shaping a greener, more efficient tomorrow in mobility," Majid added.
“這些環保的EVTOL爲城市交通提供了具有成本效益的解決方案，可解決交通擁堵問題，同時與沙特實現可持續未來的目標完美契合。這一進展凸顯了Front End對國家進步的承諾及其對塑造更環保、更高效的未來出行所做的承諾，” 馬吉德補充說。
Mr. Huazhi Hu, Founder, CEO and Chairman of EHang, stated, "This debut flight of the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone in EHang's ongoing internationalization and an important step forward in propelling global advanced UAM reform, showcasing the potential of our pilotless eVTOL products and solutions for widespread adoption in the Middle Eastern market. Looking ahead, with the strong support of GACA and in partnership with Front End, we will work together to establish a benchmark for regular AAM operations in Saudi Arabia, driving progress in both regional and the global AAM markets."
億航創始人、首席執行官兼董事長鬍華智先生表示：“EH216-S 無人駕駛電動起降機在沙特阿拉伯的首次飛行標誌着億航持續國際化的重要里程碑，也是推動全球先進無人駕駛飛行器改革向前邁出的重要一步，展示了我們的無人駕駛eVTOL產品和解決方案在中東市場廣泛採用的潛力。展望未來，在GACA的大力支持下，通過與Front End的合作，我們將共同努力，爲沙特阿拉伯的常規AAM業務建立基準，推動區域和全球AAM市場的進步。”
(Picture: EH216-S pilotless eVTOL completed its debut flight in Saudi Arabia)
（圖片：EH216-S 無人駕駛 eVTOL 完成了在沙特阿拉伯的首次飛行）
About Front End
關於前端
Front End, a visionary leader and fully Saudi-owned enterprise, is at the forefront of delivering innovative solutions across critical sectors such as industry, mining, energy, and logistics. Our mission aligns with national efforts to diversify the economy and stimulate sustainable development, focusing on harnessing the dynamic market potential within Saudi Arabia and beyond. By providing customized solutions that ensure rapid scalability and exceptional operational efficiency, we support the Kingdom's strategic objectives for economic expansion and technological advancement. Committed to driving innovation and digital transformation, we prioritize a customer-first approach to create significant value across various industries. At Front End, we champion innovation, agility, and the cultivation of meaningful entrepreneurial partnerships, consistently striving for excellence in every venture. www.frontend.sa.
Front End是一家富有遠見的領導者，也是沙特全資企業，在工業、採礦、能源和物流等關鍵領域提供創新解決方案方面處於最前沿。我們的使命與國家爲實現經濟多元化和刺激可持續發展所做的努力相一致，重點是利用沙特阿拉伯及其他地區的動態市場潛力。通過提供可確保快速擴展性和卓越運營效率的定製解決方案，我們支持沙特的經濟擴張和技術進步的戰略目標。我們致力於推動創新和數字化轉型，優先考慮客戶至上的方法，爲各行各業創造巨大價值。在 Front End，我們倡導創新、敏捷性以及建立有意義的創業夥伴關係，不斷在每項企業中追求卓越。 www.frontend.sa。
About EHang
關於億航
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading urban air mobility ("UAM") technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle ("UAV") systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang's EH216-S has obtained the world's first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for passenger-carrying pilotless eVTOL aircraft issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
億航（納斯達克股票代碼：EH）是全球領先的城市空中交通（“UAM”）技術平台公司。我們的使命是爲所有人提供安全、自主和環保的空中交通。億航爲各行各業的客戶提供無人機（“UAV”）系統和解決方案：空中交通（包括客運和物流）、智慧城市管理和航空媒體解決方案。億航的 EH216-S 獲得了中國民用航空局頒發的世界上第一個載客無人駕駛電動起降飛機的型號證書、生產證書和標準適航證書。作爲全球無人機行業尖端無人機技術和商業解決方案的先行者，億航繼續探索天空邊界，讓飛行技術造福我們的智慧城市生活。欲了解更多信息，請訪問 ehang.com。
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安全港聲明
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根據1995年美國私人證券訴訟改革法案的 “安全港” 條款，本新聞稿包含可能構成 “前瞻性” 陳述的聲明。這些前瞻性陳述可以通過諸如 “將”、“期望”、“預期”、“目標”、“未來”、“打算”、“計劃”、“相信”、“估計”、“可能會” 和類似陳述等術語來識別。非歷史事實的陳述，包括有關管理層信念和期望的陳述，均爲前瞻性陳述。前瞻性陳述涉及固有的風險和不確定性。許多因素可能導致實際業績與任何前瞻性陳述中包含的結果存在重大差異，包括但不限於與認證、我們對產品和解決方案以及UAM服務商業化的需求和市場接受度的預期、我們與戰略合作伙伴的關係以及涉及我們的當前訴訟和潛在訴訟相關的因素。管理層根據其當前的預期、假設、估計和預測制定了這些前瞻性陳述。儘管他們認爲這些預期、假設、估計和預測是合理的，但此類前瞻性陳述只是預測，涉及已知和未知的風險和不確定性，其中許多是管理層無法控制的。這些陳述涉及風險和不確定性，可能導致億航的實際業績、業績或成就與這些前瞻性陳述所表達或暗示的任何未來業績、業績或成就存在重大差異。
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