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EHang announced a regulatory sandbox cooperation with the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to examine technical and operational aspects of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The collaboration focuses on airworthiness, operational safety, personnel competency, and maintenance to support Malaysia’s advanced air mobility framework development
This initiative aligns with EHang’s global expansion strategy, building on its sandbox experiences in other countries to prepare for future overseas commercial operations of its certified pilotless eVTOL aircraft
Source: Urban Air Mobility NewsOn October 30, 2026, EHang announced the establishment of a regional hub in Thailand to support deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across Southeast Asia and emerging markets. The company plans to deploy a fleet of 25 pilotless EH216-S eVTOLs in Thailand for flight validation and operational preparation
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Two electric prototype aircraft landed at Tampa International Airport as part of Florida Department of Transportation's evaluation of a planned statewide aerial highway network. The flights included a Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft that took off from Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg and landed in Tampa after local airspace operations
Read storyThe Florida Department of Transportation announced completion of initial demonstration flights under the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, partnering with Joby Aviation and BETA Technologies. The flights tested cargo deliveries and routes over Tampa Bay using electric conventional and vertical takeoff aircraft
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