Aviation News – EHang has successfully completed the first public flight of its next-generation VT-35 autonomous passenger eVTOL aircraft in Hefei, marking a significant step in long-range urban air mobility development.
The flight took place on December 28 at Feidong Bailong Airport in Hefei, Anhui Province. EHang said the milestone builds on its strategic cooperation with the City of Hefei, supporting local efforts to develop the low-altitude economy and expand practical applications for autonomous aerial transport.
The VT-35 features a compound-wing design intended to improve range, stability, and flight efficiency compared with earlier eVTOL models. As an autonomous passenger aircraft, it is designed to operate without an onboard pilot, offering potential benefits in operational efficiency and scalable urban and regional air mobility services.
EHang said the successful public flight validated the VT-35’s safety, stability, and reliability, describing the aircraft as “a key platform for enabling diversified applications and future deployment scenarios in the low-altitude aviation sector.”
Looking ahead, the company expects the VT-35 to support broader commercial operations, including longer-distance passenger transport and regional connections. The program also reinforces Hefei’s role as a testing ground for low-altitude aviation innovation and smart transportation systems.
The VT-35 public flight highlights EHang’s continued progress in autonomous eVTOL development and signals growing momentum in China’s low-altitude aviation sector. As testing expands, the aircraft could help shape the next phase of passenger-focused urban air mobility.
