EHang Launches UAM Exhibition (Experience) Center in Shenzhen's Luohu District, Showcasing First Automated Smart eVTOL Vertiport for EH216-S

EHang Holdings Limited ("EHang"), a global leader in Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology, has officially launched its Exhibition (Experience) Center at Luohu Sports and Leisure Park in Shenzhen. This facility is the world’s first takeoff and landing site for the EH216-S, featuring a fully automated vertical lift vertiport. It represents a significant step forward in smart infrastructure development, supporting the commercial operations of EHang’s pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle and setting a new standard for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in urban environments.

Designed by EHang, the Luohu UAM Center introduces an innovative three-dimensional vertical lift vertiport that minimizes labor costs and maximizes space efficiency through automation. Spanning approximately 753 square meters, the center’s first floor houses a hangar and boarding area, ensuring a seamless passenger experience. The integrated takeoff and landing pad allows for rapid charging, optimizing flight operations. During the grand opening on January 21, an EH216-S aircraft was lifted from the first to the second floor via the vertical lift platform before taking off, completing a demonstration flight over Luohu Sports and Leisure Park. The event garnered widespread praise from attendees.

As part of the Luohu District Low-Altitude Infrastructure High-Quality Construction Plan (2024-2026), the district aims to establish 100 takeoff and landing sites by 2026, including 32 designated for passenger-carrying aircraft. The Luohu UAM Center, the first smart UAM operation hub in the district, lays a strong foundation for commercial low-altitude operations and serves as a benchmark for the development of the low-altitude economy. Luohu District has already built 15 vertiports for passenger-carrying aircraft, with ongoing efforts in planning, policy support, infrastructure expansion, application demonstrations, industry development, and talent cultivation to create a thriving ecosystem for the sector.

Situated near scenic attractions such as Wutong Mountain, known as "Shenzhen's First Peak," and Donghu Reservoir, the Luohu UAM Center is well-positioned to support the growth of low-altitude sightseeing tourism. Strengthening its strategic collaboration with the Luohu District Bureau of Culture, Broadcasting, Tourism, and Sports—initiated in January 2023—EHang aims to introduce diverse services, including aerial transportation, cultural tourism experiences, and technological innovations. This partnership will further advance business models in the low-altitude economy, solidifying Luohu District and Shenzhen as pioneers in the future of urban air mobility.

“In collaboration with our partners, EHang has established operational infrastructure for EH216-S aircraft in cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hefei, Wuxi, Taiyuan, and Wenzhou Wencheng. The Luohu UAM Center, featuring an automated vertical lift platform design, represents an innovative approach to infrastructure development for the low-altitude economy. It will serve as a cornerstone of EHang's operations in Shenzhen’s low-altitude economy. Leveraging our first-mover advantage in the eVTOL sector, we will continue working with our partners in Shenzhen to develop and refine the integrated growth of the low-altitude economy and ground economy. Our efforts aim to promote high-quality advancement of the low-altitude economy in Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area, providing a valuable reference for safe and efficient eVTOL operations nationwide and globally."

- Mr. Zhao Wang, EHang's Chief Operating Officer