EHang EH216-S Conducts First Urban Human-Carrying Pilotless eVTOL Flights in the Middle East, Partnering with Qatar’s Ministry of Transport
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) completed a series of trial urban air taxi flights on Nov 17, 2025 in Doha, Qatar, including pilotless human-carrying point-to-point flights between the Port of Doha and Katara Cultural Village.
The campaign ran with operational authorization from the QCAA and strategic support from Qatar’s Ministry of Transport, demonstrating an 8-minute flight that replaces a stated 30-minute car journey and testing real-world Urban Air Mobility use cases, safety procedures, and intermodal connectivity.
Next steps include phased deployment, infrastructure readiness, and regulatory framework development to support future commercial operations.
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) ha concluso una serie di voli di prova per taxi aerei urbani il 17 novembre 2025 a Doha, in Qatar, tra cui voli punto-a-punto senza pilota trasportando passeggeri tra il Porto di Doha e il Katara Cultural Village.
La campagna è stata effettuata con l'autorizzazione operativa della QCAA e il supporto strategico del Ministero dei Trasporti del Qatar, dimostrando un volo di 8 minuti che sostituisce un viaggio in auto di circa 30 minuti e testando casi reali di mobilità aerea urbana, procedure di sicurezza e intermodalità.
I prossimi passi prevedono un dispiegamento a fasi, la preparazione delle infrastrutture e lo sviluppo di un quadro normativo per supportare future operazioni commerciali.
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) completó una serie de vuelos de prueba de taxi aéreo urbano el 17 de noviembre de 2025 en Doha, Catar, incluyendo vuelos punto a punto sin piloto que transportan personas entre el Puerto de Doha y el Katara Cultural Village.
La campaña contó con la autorización operativa de la QCAA y el apoyo estratégico del Ministerio de Transporte de Qatar, demostrando un vuelo de 8 minutos que reemplaza un viaje en coche de aproximadamente 30 minutos y probando casos prácticos de uso de la Movilidad Aérea Urbana, procedimientos de seguridad y conectividad intermodal.
Los próximos pasos incluyen despliegue por fases, preparación de infraestructuras y desarrollo del marco regulatorio para apoyar futuras operaciones comerciales.
EHang (나스닥: EH)은 2025년 11월 17일 카타르 도하에서 일련의 도시형 항공택시 시범 비행을 완료했으며, 도하 항구와 카타라 문화 마을 간의 파일럿 없이 승객을 나르는 점대점 비행도 포함합니다.
이 캠페인은 QCAA의 운영 승인과 카타르 교통부의 전략적 지원으로 진행되었으며, 8분 비행이 30분의 자동차 이동을 대체한다는 것을 시연하고, 실세계 도시항공 모빌리티 사용 사례, 안전 절차 및 다모드 연결성을 시험했습니다.
다음 단계로는 단계적 배치, 인프라 준비 및 향후 상업 운항을 지원하기 위한 규제 프레임워크 개발이 포함됩니다.
EHang (NYSE: EH) a terminé une série de vols d'essai de taxi aérien urbain le 17 novembre 2025 à Doha, au Qatar, y compris des vols sans pilote transportant des passagers entre le port de Doha et le Katara Cultural Village.
La campagne s'est déroulée avec une autorisation opérationnelle de la QCAA et le soutien stratégique du Ministère des Transports du Qatar, démontrant un vol de 8 minutes qui remplace un trajet en voiture d'environ 30 minutes et testant des cas d'utilisation réels de Mobilité Aérienne Urbaine, des procédures de sécurité et la connectivité intermodale.
Les prochaines étapes comprennent un déploiement progressif, la préparation des infrastructures et l'élaboration d'un cadre réglementaire pour soutenir les futures opérations commerciales.
EHang (NASDAQ: EH) hat am 17. November 2025 in Doha, Katar eine Reihe von Flügen mit städtischen Lufttaxi-Versuchen abgeschlossen, einschließlich fluggestützter point-to-point Flüge ohne Pilotinnen zwischen dem Hafen von Doha und dem Katara Cultural Village.
Die Kampagne wurde mit der betrieblichen Genehmigung der QCAA und der strategischen Unterstützung des Verkehrsministeriums von Katar durchgeführt und demonstrierte einen 8-Minuten-Flug, der eine angegebene 30-Minuten Autofahrt ersetzt, und testete reale Anwendungsfälle der Urban Air Mobility, Sicherheitsverfahren und intermodale Konnektivität.
Zu den nächsten Schritten gehören schrittweise Einführung, Infrastrukturvorbereitung und Entwicklung eines regulatorischen Rahmens zur Unterstützung zukünftiger kommerzieller Operationen.
EHang (ناسداك: EH) أكملت سلسلة من رحلات تجريبية لسيارات أجرة جوية حضريّة في 17 نوفمبر 2025 في الدوحة، قطر، بما في ذلك رحلات بنقطة إلى نقطة بدون طيار تحمل الركاب بين ميناء الدوحة وKatara Cultural Village.
جرت الحملة بتصريح تشغيلي من QCAA وببدعم استراتيجي من وزارة النقل القطرية، مما أظهر رحلة مدتها 8 دقائق تحل محل رحلة بالسيارة تبلغ 30 دقيقة وتختبر تطبيقات واقعية للملاحة الجوية الحضرية، وإجراءات السلامة، والاتصال بين وسائل النقل.
الخطوات التالية تشمل النشر المرحلي، جاهزية البنى التحتية، وتطوير إطار تنظيمي لدعم عمليات تجارية مستقبلية.
- First pilotless human-carrying urban eVTOL flights in the Middle East
- Operational authorization granted by QCAA
- Demonstrated 8-minute point-to-point flight versus 30-minute car trip
- Strategic partnership with Qatar Ministry of Transport for phased AAM deployment
- Commercial deployment contingent on further infrastructure readiness
- Future operations depend on additional regulatory approvals and technical clearances
Insights
Successful pilotless human flights in Doha validate operational readiness and open regulatory and commercial pathways for Urban Air Mobility.
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The immediate business mechanism is clear: proof-of-concept urban shuttle operations that test vehicle performance, route integration, and intermodal connectivity. Key dependencies and risks include full completion of the phased operational approvals, infrastructure readiness, and the unspecified safety and system-approval steps referenced; these items must be satisfied before sustained commercial operations occur.
Concrete items to watch in the near term are the planned multi-phase deployment milestones, regulatory decisions and infrastructure approvals from the QCAA and MOT, and any published operational-safety metrics; expect these developments over the coming regulatory and implementation phases within the next 6–24 months.
DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology platform company, announced the successful completion of a landmark series of trial air taxi flights, including point-to-point and human-carrying flights, with its EH216-S pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the core district of Doha, Qatar. Conducted in close partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Transport, these pioneering point-to-point flights between the Port of Doha and the Katara Cultural Village, a prominent landmark in the heart of the city, represent the first urban flights of a pilotless eVTOL aircraft in the Middle East, setting a new benchmark for the future of AAM across the region.
Image: EH216-S flying between Port of Doha and Katara
The trial operation campaign demonstrated the real-world potential and future commercial operation value of the EH216-S in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) scenarios through point-to-point flights between the Port of Doha and Katara Cultural Village—two prominent urban landmarks. This strategic route served as proof of concept for aerial shuttle service connecting transport hubs with key urban destinations. More than just a test flight, it showcased a visionary model for intermodal connectivity, seamlessly linking maritime and aerial transport to bypass ground congestion—transforming a 30-minute car journey into a sustainable, 8-minute flight. It also provides a global reference—the EHang model—for scenario-based flight in advanced air mobility.
Image: EH216-S flying between Port of Doha and Katara
Image: EH216-S conducts human-carrying flights in Qatar
These flights marked the first point-to-point flight of the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in an urban environment in the Middle East, underscoring the technical maturity and operational readiness of EHang´s pilotless eVTOL systems for real-world deployment. It will provide valuable references for civil aviation regulators in the Middle East and other countries worldwide to formulate and promote the improvement of policies and regulations, strengthens the confidence of operators of the EH216-S, and will accelerate the global commercialization of EHang's pilotless human-carrying eVTOLs.
Executed with the operational authorization from the QCAA, and the strategic support of the MOT of the State of Qatar, this flights reflect Qatar’s pioneering vision to lead smart and sustainable mobility solutions in line with its Qatar National Vision 2030.
Strategic Cooperation for AAM Development in the Region
The achievement is the result of close collaboration between EHang, the MOT of Qatar, and the QCAA, working hand-in-hand to ensure the regulatory, safety, and operational readiness of this project.
Minister of Transport of the State of Qatar, HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, described the trial operation as a new milestone in the State of Qatar’s journey of adopting smart and sustainable mobility solutions and constitutes an advanced step forward toward a future enabled by innovation and environment-friendly technologies, something that emphasizes MOT’s commitment to enhancing Qatar’s regional and international pioneering position in modern transportation and supporting national efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality of life.
Image: The Minister of Transport and Ms. Victoria Jing Xiang, COO for Europe&LatAm at EHang with EH216-S
Image: The MOT and EHang executives witness EH216-S flight
Image: The MOT and EHang executives with EH216-S
This initiative, he said, is a true translation of the MOT Strategy 2025-2030 that aims at creating a smart, resilient transportation system where sustainability, innovation, and integration between various transportation modes are front and center, thereby boosting the efficiency of the country’s transportation system and advancing the goals of the Third National Development Strategy (NDS3) and Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV2030).
A Shared Vision for Scalable and Intelligent Urban Air Mobility
Ms. Victoria Jing Xiang, Chief Operating Officer for Europe&LatAm at EHang stated, “These groundbreaking flights mark the first-ever trial operations of a pilotless eVTOL aircraft for passenger transport in a Middle Eastern city center. We sincerely thank the MOT and the Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar for their vision, support, and trust. Together, we are building a safe, intelligent, and efficient regional AAM ecosystem.”
Next Steps: Toward Strategic AAM Deployment in Qatar
These flights campaign is intended to pave the way for a strategic alliance between EHang and the MOT of Qatar to jointly develop and deploy AAM solutions. The pilotless air taxi project will be carried out in several consecutive phases, considering all relevant technical, operational, and regulatory requirements. This includes infrastructure readiness, approval of operational systems, and meeting all safety, security and quality standards to ensure the new mobility system can be safely and effectively integrated into the nation’s mobility network. Key focus areas for future development will include shuttle services between airport and urban centers; air taxi corridors serving tourism and high-traffic zones; and integration of eVTOL systems into Qatar’s multimodal transport strategy.
Image: EH216-S Flying in the city of Doha
Image: EH216-S successfully conducts human-carrying flights in Qatar
With this milestone, the MOT of Qatar will continue assessing the test results and lay down the regulatory and technical frameworks needed for approving and operating that type of mobility in line with best international standards and in a way that enhances Qatar's position as a leading global hub in adopting smart and sustainable technologies.
About EHang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world’s leading advanced air mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, committed to making safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. The company develops and manufactures a diversified portfolio of pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for a wide range of use cases, including aerial tourism, intra-city transport, intercity travel, logistics and emergency firefighting. Its flagship model, EH216-S, has obtained the world’s first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and is now commercially operated under the country’s first Air Operator Certificates for human-carrying eVTOL services. Complementing this, EHang’s VT35 expands its reach into long-range and intercity scenarios, supporting the development of a multi-tiered low-altitude mobility network. By integrating advanced autonomous technologies with scalable operational infrastructure, EHang is redefining how people and goods move—across cities, regions, and natural barriers—shaping the future of air mobility. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
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