EHang na DGCA/61 představil Global Fast Track Program pro rychlejší nasazování AAM a bezpilotních eVTOL. Několik leteckých úřadů v Asii a Tichomoří podle firmy projevilo zájem o spolupráci.
At DGCA/61, Malaysia's Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia called on regulators to actively embrace the low-altitude economy and Advanced Air Mobility, advocating the regulatory sandbox as a safe pathway to bring innovative technologies to marketInvited to present the Global Fast Track Program to civil aviation authorities across the Asia Pacific, EHang is advancing sandbox projects in Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong SAR of China, receiving positive responses from regulators, with multiple civil aviation authorities expressing interest in joining the Program KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited ("EHang" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EH), the world's leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology platform company, announced that it was invited to attend the 61st Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region (DGCA/61), held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from September 7 to 11. Hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) under the theme "Smart Skies: Emerging Technologies for Safe, Secure, Sustainable and Efficient Aviation," the conference brought together more than 500 representatives — civil aviation authorities, international organizations and industry leaders — from 35 countries.
（Image: The 61st Conference of Directors General of Civil Aviation, Asia and Pacific Region (DGCA/61)）
CAAM Backs Low-Altitude Economy and Regulatory Sandbox to Facilitate New Technology Adoption
(Image: Malaysia's Minister of Transport Anthony Loke delivering remarks)
During the conference opening, Malaysia's Minister of Transport Anthony Loke emphasized that artificial intelligence, unmanned aircraft and AAM have the potential to transform logistics, public services and connectivity. As these technologies develop, he noted, governments and regulators must provide clarity and confidence, ensuring that innovation proceeds responsibly and continues to serve the public interest.
(Image: Dato' Captain Norazman Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of CAAM, delivering the opening address)
Dato' Captain Norazman Mahmud, Chief Executive Officer of CAAM, stated in his opening address, "We must also prepare for the next frontier, the low-altitude economy. Unmanned aircraft system, and AAM offer enormous potential, but they also raise new questions involving airspace, certification, traffic management, infrastructure, and accountability. Technology is moving faster than traditional regulatory cycles. Our challenge is to ensure that regulation enables responsible innovation while remaining firm in its most fundamental purpose — protecting safety, security, and public confidence. This requires regulatory approaches that are adaptive, risk-proportionate, and performance-based."
This regulatory direction is closely aligned with EHang’s sandbox validation initiatives in multiple markets, providing a strong regulatory foundation for translating policy initiatives into real-world pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL operations across the Asia Pacific.
(Image: EHang presenting the Global Fast Track Program at its exhibition booth)
EHang Outlines the Global Fast Track Program: From Product Export to Empowering Global Markets with Chinese Standards
Conor Yang, Board Director and Chief Financial Officer at EHang, was invited to deliver a keynote speech titled "From Certification to Operations: A Practical, Replicable Pathway for eVTOL AAM in the Asia Pacific".
In his speech, Mr. Yang noted that AAM holds immense potential across the Asia Pacific. Regulators across the region are exploring a common question: how to make this new mode of mobility safe, accessible and truly practical. Airworthiness certification is only the first step — building local regulatory frameworks, cultivating local operations and maintenance capabilities, and ensuring safe public flights day after day are the real challenges.
(Image: Conor Yang, Board Director and Chief Financial Officer at EHang, delivering the keynote speech)
Drawing on the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft’s complete set of certifications, along with nearly 100,000 autonomous safe flights across 23 countries, and operational experience from more than 40 sites in China, Mr. Yang introduced EHang Global Fast Track Program: "The Program is expected to compress a market-entry cycle that traditionally takes years into a matter of months, without compromising safety. We deliver capabilities step by step, leverage existing certification achievements and avoid unnecessary duplication of validation, with the civil aviation authority retaining full regulatory oversight at every stage. EHang brings aircraft, operational platforms and operational support, working with regulators to jointly build the pathway to market entry."
Sandbox Projects Advance Across Overseas Markets and Multiple Civil Aviation Authorities Signal Deeper Cooperation
In his speech, Mr. Yang shared EHang’s successful implementation of regulatory sandbox projects across international markets, which have attracted widespread attention and positive feedback. Directors General of multiple civil aviation authorities expressed strong interest in the Global Fast Track Program and further explored opportunities for cooperation.
THAILAND
EHang is working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to advance sandbox validation. In November 2025, Manat Chavanaprayoon, Director General of CAAT, personally boarded the EH216-S and experienced a pilotless urban flight in Bangkok. EHang and CAAT are now accelerating preparations for commercialization, aiming to conduct the first commercial flight by the Second International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2026) in Bangkok this December.
SRI LANKA
In August 2026, Sri Lanka became the first country to adopt the EHang Global Fast Track Program. The parties plan to establish the first sandbox zone centered on Port City in Colombo, targeting validation and the transition to commercial operations within four months, subject to the successful completion of comprehensive regulatory, technical, operational, and safety assessments. EHang and the Sri Lankan authorities are progressing regulatory framework alignment and other related work as planned.
HONG KONG, CHINA
EHang was selected as one of the first batch of trial projects under the Hong Kong Low-Altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X initiative. The EH216-S recently successfully completed its first phase of validation flights and public demonstration. EHang is also actively assisting the HKSAR Government in advancing legislative research on this new type of aircraft.
Throughout the conference, EHang’s exhibition booth attracted significant attention from delegates. Senior representatives of CAAM, along with directors-general and delegates from the civil aviation authorities of Laos, Fiji, Cambodia, the Philippines, Tonga, Vietnam, the Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, and other countries, visited the booth, holding detailed discussions on the feasibility of introducing regulatory sandbox mechanisms and implementing the Fast Track Program in their respective countries. The visiting regulators agreed that EHang's mature airworthiness system and standardized operational support provide a practical turnkey solution for countries without ready-made AAM regulatory frameworks.
(Image: The Directors General of Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan visiting EHang's exhibition booth)
From Product Deployment to System-Level Cooperation: Building a Global Low-Altitude Ecosystem
From EHang's debut at the 40th ICAO Assembly in 2019, to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) sharing the Special Conditions for the EH216-S unmanned aircraft system with the world at the 41st ICAO Assembly, and now to presenting the Global Fast Track Program as a systematic offering to the Asia Pacific's top aviation officials at DGCA/61, EHang has evolved from showcasing an aircraft to sharing airworthiness standards, and now to providing a structured pathway for implementation.
EHang will continue to embrace openness and cooperation, working closely with aviation regulators and industry partners worldwide. Building on the regulatory sandbox, the Company will steadily expand its international routes and commercial networks, bringing safe, intelligent, and green air mobility within reach of people around the world.
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 passenger-carrying 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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On August 25, 2026, EHang issued a press release “announc[ing] its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Among other items, EHang disclosed revenue of only $11.48 million, representing a 31.3% year-over-year decline and missing the $16.62 million consensus estimate. EHang’s management advised investors that “a major accident involving a piloted light-sport aircraft in China prompted greater caution around low-altitude aviation safety regulation and affected the pace of passenger commercial operation approvals in certain regions.”
On this news, EHang’s American Depositary Share (“ADS”) price fell $0.37, or 7.12%, to close at $4.83 per ADS on August 25, 2026.
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TryHard uzavřel strategickou spolupráci s EHang a SKYTEK na rozvoji dronových světelných show v Japonsku. Na 10. výročním SBI Fireworks Festivalu v Ósace zároveň uspořádali rekordní show s 4 000 drony.
OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TryHard Holdings Limited (“TryHard” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: THH), a lifestyle entertainment platform in Japan, today announced a strategic collaboration bringing together SBI MUSIC CIRCUS, EHang’s advanced drone technology and SKYTEK’s local expertise to develop and expand next-generation drone light show entertainment across Japan. The collaboration brings together TryHard’s large-scale entertainment capabilities, EHang’s advanced drone technology and SKYTEK’s local expertise to present a successful record-setting 4,000-drone light show at the 10th anniversary SBI Fireworks Festival, which unlock new aerial entertainment opportunities across Japan.
The collaboration combines the complementary strengths of three established players across entertainment, technology and local execution. SBI MUSIC CIRCUS Inc. (“SBI MUSIC CIRCUS”) brings extensive experience in large-scale music events, audience engagement, regional partnerships and promotion; Guangzhou EHang Egret Media Technology Co., Ltd. (“EHang Egret”), a subsidiary of EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang”), contributes advanced drone formation and aerial media technology; and SKYTEK Co., Ltd. (“SKYTEK”) provides local expertise in drone show planning, coordination and implementation in Japan.
Together, the parties aim to create large-scale aerial entertainment experiences and develop new commercial applications for drone light shows across music and live events, tourism, regional revitalization initiatives and brand promotions throughout Japan.
The collaboration has been formalized through a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) among SBI MUSIC CIRCUS, EHang Egret and SKYTEK.
The synchronized drone formation successfully completed its 1st 4,000-drone light show at the 10th anniversary SBI Fireworks Festival held on August 22, 2026, at SENNAN LONG PARK in Sennan, Osaka, and set a new Japanese record for the scale of a drone formation show. Presented alongside the festival’s signature fireworks and live music, the performance created a large-scale audiovisual experience combining technology, traditional summer entertainment and live performance.
The MOU brings together TryHard, EHang Egret and SKYTEK to advance drone light show entertainment in Japan, combining event expertise, drone technology and local implementation capabilities.
Full-Scale Production and Execution Meets Advanced Drone Technology
For TryHard, the collaboration represents an opportunity to add a new technology-driven dimension to its established entertainment platform. TryHard Japan Co., Ltd. (“TryHard Japan”), the Company’s wholly owned operating subsidiary, brings extensive experience in the full-scale production and execution of major entertainment events. Through SBI MUSIC CIRCUS, TryHard has built a strong track record in delivering destination-scale experiences that combine music, live entertainment and audience engagement.
Rakuyo Otsuki, Chief Executive Officer of TryHard, commented: “We see tremendous potential in combining world-class aerial technology with our experience in creating and delivering large-scale entertainment. This collaboration gives us an opportunity to take SBI MUSIC CIRCUS into a new dimension and create experiences that extend beyond traditional live events. We look forward to developing new entertainment formats that can engage audiences, support regional initiatives and create new opportunities across Japan.”
EHang brings a proven track record in large-scale aerial media and drone formation technology. Its subsidiary EHang Egret recently conducted a record-setting aerial performance involving 22,580 drones, demonstrating the scale and technological capabilities that can be applied to immersive entertainment experiences.
A representative from EHang Egret said, “We look forward to bringing our drone formation technology and large-scale aerial performance experience to this collaboration and creating innovative new entertainment experiences for audiences in Japan. We believe Japan presents significant opportunities for expanding the application of drone technology in entertainment and other experiential settings.”
SKYTEK adds the local operating capabilities needed to support drone light shows in Japan, including planning, coordination and implementation.
A representative from SKYTEK said, “We are pleased to contribute our local expertise to the collaboration and support the development of high-quality drone entertainment experiences across Japan. By facilitating local planning and implementation, we look forward to helping turn new creative concepts into compelling aerial experiences.”
By bringing these capabilities together, TryHard aims to integrate advanced aerial entertainment into MUSIC CIRCUS and develop adaptable formats that extend beyond individual festival performances. Potential applications include tourism attractions, regional initiatives, corporate brand experiences and other large-scale entertainment projects across Japan, broadening the experiences TryHard can offer audiences and partners while supporting the continued development of its lifestyle entertainment business.
The collaboration strengthens TryHard’s entertainment platform by integrating advanced drone technology with TryHard Japan’s event production capabilities, opening new opportunities for immersive entertainment experiences across Japan.
About TryHard Holdings Limited
TryHard Holdings Limited is a lifestyle entertainment company in Japan with operations spanning nightclub management, event production and consulting, subleasing and entertainment venue management.
Through its wholly owned subsidiary, TryHard Japan Co., Ltd., the Company plans, produces and operates large-scale music festivals, live entertainment events and cultural programs across Japan. The Company continues to expand its entertainment platform through differentiated content, strategic collaborations and technology-driven audience experiences.
About EHang Holdings Limited
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 aircraft for a wide range of use cases, including aerial tourism, intra-city transport, intercity travel, logistics and emergency firefighting. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
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EHang ve 2. čtvrtletí zvýšil výnosy na 77,9 mil. RMB z 25,7 mil. RMB v 1. čtvrtletí díky vyšším prodejům série EH216 a příspěvku letounu VT-35. Zároveň stáhl výhled na tržby na rok 2026 kvůli nejistotě kolem schvalování domácích komerčních provozů pro přepravu cestujících v Číně.
Don’t Miss These 3 Hidden Aerospace Gems Before They Take OffEHang NASDAQ: EH reported second-quarter revenue of RMB 77.9 million, down from RMB 113.3 million a year earlier but up 203% from RMB 25.7 million in the first quarter, as higher EH216-series sales volume and an additional VT-35 aircraft contribution supported sequential growth.
Management said the company is shifting its emphasis from aircraft certification toward operational readiness, scenario validation, product development and overseas deployment. Founder, Chairman and CEO Hu Huazhi said certification is only the starting point for commercialization, and that scalable urban air mobility will depend on end-to-end operating capabilities, standardized solutions and regulatory support.
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Top 3 Aerospace and Defense Stocks Flying Under the RadarThe company delivered 35 EH216-S aircraft and one VT-35 during the quarter. It also completed 22 aerial-media shows and delivered 520 GD4 drones, according to management.
Domestic commercialization timing remains uncertain EHang said a late-June accident involving a piloted light sport aircraft in China prompted regulators to take a more cautious approach to low-altitude aviation oversight. Hu said the incident was unrelated to EHang’s pilotless aircraft and did not reflect an issue with the company’s technology or safety record, but it has delayed the approval process for passenger-carrying commercial operations in Hefei.
Joby Aviation Stock: Your Next High-Growth Opportunity“The commercial operation approval process for the Hefei project has been delayed, and the timing of regulatory clearance remains uncertain,” Hu said during the question-and-answer session.
He added that the more stringent regulatory environment is not a rejection of EHang’s pilotless eVTOL approach. The company maintains that its pre-programmed, fixed-route and fleet-coordinated model has inherent safety advantages, and Hu said stricter safety regulation should benefit EHang over the long term.
EHang said its EH216-S aircraft and operating system have received the key certificates under China’s civil aviation framework, including type, production, airworthiness and air operator certificates. Its Guangzhou and Hefei operating systems have been in internal trial operations for about 1.5 years, management said, with a passenger satisfaction score of 4.94 out of 5. The EH216 series has accumulated nearly 100,000 safe flights, according to the company.
Management said it is continuing to prepare for eventual public ticket sales by developing route operations, personnel training, maintenance, insurance, airspace coordination, emergency response and other operating functions. EHang has also begun point-to-point trial operations in Guangzhou.
Thailand and overseas programs advance Outside China, EHang said its footprint expanded to 23 countries after adding Mexico and Switzerland during the quarter. In Thailand, the company expects to obtain an experimental flight permit in the third quarter and is targeting a formal commercial operations certificate by the end of 2026, subject to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand’s review process.
COO Wang Zhao said EHang is working with Thai authorities to plan more than 10 passenger-carrying commercial routes covering Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui and Pattaya. He said formal EH216 deliveries for those operations are expected to begin next year, with each location anticipated to require at least five aircraft.
The company has also shipped more than 1,000 GD4 formation drones to Thailand and plans regular drone-light-show operations in Bangkok and Pattaya, according to management.
EHang said it has begun flight validation in Hong Kong through the Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox X trial project, with Sunny Port selected as its first sandbox site. It also introduced its Global Fast Track Program, a four-stage framework covering regulatory alignment, sandbox construction, validation flights and commercial launch. Sri Lanka is the first country to formally adopt the program, EHang said.
Diversification efforts include aerial media, logistics and firefighting While passenger mobility remains its strategic focus, EHang is pursuing non-passenger applications including logistics, firefighting and aerial media. Management said non-passenger business represented about 8% of second-quarter revenue, primarily from GD4 formation-drone performances, while air mobility represented about 92%.
The company expects non-passenger revenue and its proportion of total revenue to increase in the second half, driven by formation-drone deliveries and a small number of firefighting product deliveries. Hu also said the company sees opportunities in short-range emergency logistics, longer-range logistics and firefighting applications.
CTO Feng Choi said EHang is developing a cargo version based on the EH216-S platform, an approach intended to shorten development and certification timelines. The company is also testing an air-burst delivery system for early-stage forest-fire response and is advancing VT-30 firefighting-drone prototypes and logistics aircraft with customers.
In aerial media, management said the business is moving from one-time events toward recurring on-site shows, which it believes can improve equipment utilization, customer retention and revenue predictability. EHang said aerial-media revenue increased more than 270% year over year in the second quarter and is expanding into Europe, Japan and Thailand.
Margins stable as company withdraws annual guidance EHang reported a gross margin of 61.2%, compared with 61.5% a year earlier and 62.5% in the first quarter. CFO Conor Yang said the relatively stable margin reflected product competitiveness, manufacturing efficiency and supply-chain management despite quarterly changes in revenue and product mix.
Adjusted operating expenses, excluding share-based compensation, rose 16.9% year over year and 11.5% sequentially to RMB 112.7 million. Yang attributed the increase to strategic investments and costs associated with organizational optimization. Adjusted operating loss narrowed to RMB 62 million from RMB 77.1 million in the first quarter, while adjusted net loss narrowed to RMB 58.5 million from RMB 75.6 million.
As of June 30, EHang had RMB 929.4 million in combined cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and treasury investments.
Given uncertainty surrounding domestic passenger-carrying commercial approvals, EHang withdrew its previous 2026 revenue guidance of RMB 600 million and did not issue replacement guidance. Management said it will continue to provide updates on domestic approvals, international progress, non-passenger product deliveries, operating efficiency and cash position as conditions become clearer.
About EHang (NASDAQ:EH)EHang Holdings Limited is a China-based technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of autonomous aerial vehicles (AAVs) for passenger transportation, logistics, and other commercial applications. Established in 2014 and listed on NASDAQ under the ticker EH in 2019, EHang focuses on delivering turnkey solutions that integrate hardware, flight control systems and a cloud-based operating platform. Its flagship products include the EH216 series passenger AAV and the Falcon series unmanned aerial vehicles, designed to support urban air mobility, aerial filming, emergency response and short-range cargo delivery.
The company's business model encompasses research and development, manufacturing, certification support, and operations services.
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EHang Holdings Limited (EH) Q2 2026 Earnings Call August 25, 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Company Participants
Anne Ji - Senior Director of Investor Relations
Huazhi Hu - Founder, Chairman & CEO
Shuai Feng - CTO & Compliance Officer
Zhao Wang - Chief Operating Officer
Chia-Hung Yang - CFO & Director
Conference Call Participants
Tim Hsiao - Morgan Stanley, Research Division
Xinran Li - Deutsche Bank AG, Research Division
Presentation
Operator
Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by, and welcome to the EHang Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call.
Please note that management's prepared remarks and the subsequent Q&A session will be primarily conducted in Chinese and the corresponding simultaneous or consecutive interpretation can be accessed on the English line.
As a reminder, all translations are for convenience purposes only. In case of any discrepancy, the management's statement in the original language will prevail. To listen to the original remarks by management, please join the Chinese line.
Additionally, both the Chinese and English lines are open for questions, and today's call is being recorded.
Now I will turn the call over to Anne Ji, EHang's Senior Director of Investor Relations. Ms. Anne, please proceed.
Anne Ji
Senior Director of Investor Relations
[Interpreted] Hello, everyone. Thank you all for joining us on today's conference call to discuss the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The earnings release is available on the company's IR website. Please note the conference call is being recorded, and the audio replay will be posted on the company's IR website.
On the call today, we have Mr. Hu Huazhi, our Founder, Chairman, CEO; Mr. Feng Shuai, CTO; Mr. Wang Zhao, COO; and Conor Yang, CFO.
Before we continue, please note that today's discussion may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
EHang oznámil za 2. čtvrtletí tržby ve výši 11,48 milionu USD, což bylo meziročně o 31,3 % méně a pod odhadem 16,62 milionu USD. ADS po zprávě klesly o 7,12 % na 4,83 USD.
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On August 25, 2026, EHang issued a press release "announc[ing] its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Among other items, EHang disclosed revenue of only $11.48 million, representing a 31.3% year-over-year decline and missing the $16.62 million consensus estimate. EHang's management advised investors that "a major accident involving a piloted light-sport aircraft in China prompted greater caution around low-altitude aviation safety regulation and affected the pace of passenger commercial operation approvals in certain regions."
On this news, EHang's American Depositary Share ("ADS") price fell $0.37, or 7.12%, to close at $4.83 per ADS on August 25, 2026.
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EHang oznámil, že jeho EH216-S úspěšně absolvoval první veřejný let v Hongkongu v rámci projektu „Regulatory Sandbox X“. Let byl první veřejnou ukázkou od zahájení validačních letů v polovině srpna.
HONG KONG, Aug. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited ("EHang" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading advanced air mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, today announced that its proprietary EH216-S, a pilotless human-carrying electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has successfully completed its first public flight at Hong Kong Cyberport. The flight marked the first public demonstration since the first phase of validation flights began in mid-August under the HKSAR Government’s Low-Altitude Economy “Regulatory Sandbox X” Trial Project (the “Project”). It also represents a significant milestone in the development of a three-dimensional low-altitude transportation network and the validation of regular operations across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(Image: EH216-S completes its first public flight in Hong Kong)
The landmark flight was witnessed by distinguished government officials and industry leaders, including The Hon Michael Wong, Deputy Financial Secretary and Head of the Working Group on Developing Low Altitude Economy; Ms. Mable Chan, Secretary for Transport and Logistics; Ms. Clara Wong, Director-General of Civil Aviation; Mr. Wong Leung Pak, Matthew, Chairman of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited; Mr. Simon Chan, Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport; Dr Rocky Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport; as well as Mr. Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang; Mr. Conor Yang, Chief Financial Officer of EHang; and Ms. Xiaona Lee, China General Manager of EHang.
(Image: Government officials and industry leaders witness the EH216-S’s first public flight in Hong Kong)
At the event, Mr. Simon Chan, Chairman of Hong Kong Cyberport, and The Hon Michael Wong delivered remarks, congratulating the successful completion of the first public flight and highlighting the strategic significance of pilotless human-carrying aviation technology to Hong Kong’s development of new quality productive forces and smart city initiatives.
(Image: EH216-S completes a smooth flight)
During the demonstration, the EH216-S took off smoothly from the Cyberport waterfront vertiport, performing vertical take-off and landing, low-altitude cruise, and hover maneuvers along pre-programmed routes, demonstrating stable flight performance and autonomous flight control capabilities. From August 28 to 30, the EH216-S will continue to conduct multiple public flight sessions at Cyberport to further validate and demonstrate system reliability and safety performance of pilotless eVTOL aircraft under regular, high-frequency operational scenarios. EHang is working closely with Kwoon Chung Smart Mobility Company Limited and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited to advance commercialization preparations under the Project in a rigorous and orderly manner.
(Image: The first phase of validation flights of EH216-S start in August)
As the world's first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL aircraft to receive the Type Certificate (TC), Production Certificate (PC), and Standard Airworthiness Certificate (AC) from CAAC, EHang is leveraging Hong Kong as a key gateway to accelerate the global expansion of its commercial deployment. In the next phase, the Project will leverage the safe and controlled testing environment of Regulatory Sandbox X to conduct systematic validation flights and accumulate substantial real-world operational data and experience. These insights will help inform the development and refinement of forward-looking regulatory frameworks and operational standards for pilotless eVTOL operations in Hong Kong and other markets, with the goal of making safe, efficient, and green air mobility accessible to people around the world.
Michael Wong, Deputy Financial Secretary and Head of the Working Group on Developing Low Altitude Economy, shared in his remarks at the ceremony: “Today’s inaugural trial flight of unconventional aircraft marks an important milestone in the development of Hong Kong’s low-altitude economy. We are grateful to Kwoon Chung, EHang and Cyberport teams for bringing this aircraft to Hong Kong. Building on the successful experience of the Low-altitude Economy Regulatory Sandbox launched in March last year, the Government has subsequently introduced ‘Regulatory Sandbox X’ to test more complex applications. The first batch of 33 pilot projects has been undergoing tests in phases since the first half of this year, including four non-conventional aircraft projects. The Government is also studying dedicated legislation for non-conventional aircraft, with drafting work targeted for completion in 2027. The National 15th Five-Year Plan clearly sets out the goal of promoting the healthy and orderly development of the low-altitude economy. The HKSAR Government is taking proactive steps to support this national development, positioning Hong Kong as a hub for innovative low-altitude applications in the Asia-Pacific region, and continuing to leverage Hong Kong’s strengths to contribute to our country’s needs.”
Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport, stated in his opening remarks, “The National 15th Five-Year Plan highlights the need to foster emerging industries such as the LAE, leveraging the LAE to lead the development of a more diversified digital and intelligent economy. Under the guidance of the HKSAR Government’s focus on developing the LAE, Cyberport actively supports the initiative as the venue partner for the Regulatory Sandbox, continuously enhancing low‑altitude flight support facilities and environments, supporting diversified application testing, and accumulating substantial operational data to accelerate technology translation and regularised applications. We look forward to joining hands with the Government and industry partners, connecting over 20 Cyberport companies focused on drone applications and LAE development, to foster a vibrant ecosystem of R&D and applications, attract innovation forces from Hong Kong and abroad, and help build Hong Kong into an international hub for innovative low-altitude applications.”
Timothy Wong, Executive Director of Kwoon Chung Bus, said: “Kwoon Chung Bus is honoured to join hands with Cyberport and EHang to advance the commercialisation of LAE in Hong Kong. As a pioneer in local public transport operations, KC Smart Mobility is not only a promoter of eVTOL operations, but also a builder of the ‘Smart Land‑Air Intermodal’ ecosystem. We are actively advancing multiple autonomous driving projects in Hong Kong by integrating ground autonomous fleets with low-altitude aerial routes, we aspire to create a one‑stop 3D travel experience of ‘ground connection and direct air access’ for Hong Kong citizens and visitors, fully supporting Hong Kong’s development into an international smart mobility model city.”
Mr. Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang, commented, "The first public flight of the EH216-S under the Project marks an important validation under the sandbox approach and further demonstrates the maturity of our technology standards and safety systems. The sandbox approach provides a practical pathway for validating emerging aircraft and establishing regulatory frameworks—providing real-world flight data generated in a safe and controlled environment to support regulatory assessment. EHang provides not only safe and reliable aircraft, but also integrated set of capabilities spanning technology standards, safety systems, and operational expertise. Our team’s experience in flight planning, regulatory compliance, and safety assurance has been instrumental in supporting the efficient implementation of this Project. For markets that have yet to establish regulatory frameworks for pilotless aircraft, the sandbox approach offers a replicable model for introducing pilotless aviation. Building on this sandbox model and our Global Fast Track Program, EHang will continue to expand across Asia and other global markets and steadily advance the commercialization and deployment of pilotless human-carrying eVTOL operations."
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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EHang jmenovala KPMG Huazhen LLP novým nezávislým registrovaným auditorem pro konsolidovanou účetní závěrku za fiskální rok končící 31. prosince 2026 a pro posouzení účinnosti vnitřního systému finančního výkaznictví k 31. prosinci 2026. Současně odvolala PwC Zhong Tian LLP.
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (“EHang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading advanced air mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, today announced the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers Zhong Tian LLP (“PwC”) and the engagement of KPMG Huazhen LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm to audit the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 and the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2026, effective August 19, 2026.
The report of PwC on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025, and the subsequent period through July 13, 2026, the date on which the Company informed PwC of its intent to dismiss PwC, there were (i) no disagreements (as that term is defined in Item 16F(a)(1)(iv) of Form 20-F) between the Company and PwC on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of PwC, would have caused PwC to make reference to the subject matter of disagreements in PwC’s report on the Company’s consolidated financial statements for such years, and (ii) no reportable events (as that term is defined in Item 16F(a)(1)(v) of Form 20-F), other than the material weakness as disclosed in Item 15 of the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as filed on May 15, 2026.
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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This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about management’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to those relating to certifications, our expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, our products and solutions and the commercialization of AAM services, our relationships with strategic partners, and current litigation and potential litigation involving us. Management has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While they believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management’s control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause EHang’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
EHang uzavřel strategickou rámcovou dohodu o záměru s China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau Corp., Ltd. (CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau) o výstavbě nízkoletové infrastruktury. První projekt v Lingao na Hainanu, Cross-Sea Low-Altitude Corridor Project, už oficiálně zahájil výstavbu a má propojit letiště, vertiporty a provoz eVTOL.
GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), a world-leading advanced air mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, today announced a strategic cooperation framework agreement of intent with China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau Corp., Ltd. (“CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau”), a top-tier state-owned infrastructure giant in China. The partnership intends to focus on low-altitude infrastructure development and operational scenario planning. The Cross-Sea Low-Altitude Corridor Project in Lingao, Hainan (the “Project”) marks the first project to break ground under the partnership, aiming to establish a closed-loop low altitude economy ecosystem that integrates infrastructure and commercial operations.
Under the framework agreement, China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau will draw on its industrial chain strengths and state-owned enterprise resources to jointly develop low‑altitude infrastructure such as general aviation airports, eVTOL vertiports and hangars tailored for low‑altitude flight operations and project planning and implementation. EHang, in turn, will deploy its core expertise in R&D, airworthiness certification and operations of pilotless passenger‑grade eVTOLs, providing aircraft alongside supporting operational and technical solutions.
The Project, as the first implementation of the partnership, has officially commenced construction, with Hainan Fuma General Aviation, a client and partner of EHang, as the project owner, CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau as the main constructor and EHang providing joint planning of infrastructure and operational sites, aircraft, operational services and technical support.
Centered around the Maniao General Aviation Airport, the Project will develop multiple eVTOL operational sites and vertiports along Lingao’s coastline, with plans to implement point-to-point passenger eVTOL routes and cross-sea shuttle services. The first key flight station, the WingHub South Sea, is taking shape and will include an operations and exhibition center, vertiports compatible with EHang’s pilotless eVTOL aircraft, and testing zones. The center’s application rollout will be implemented in phases: starting from offering aerial sightseeing, low-altitude logistics, training, and testing, followed by expansion to cross-sea passenger transport.
In December 2025, EH216-S completed a 22-kilometer cross-sea flight across the Qiongzhou Strait in 18 minutes, from Haikou in Hainan to Xuwen Port in Guangdong, validating the technical capabilities and efficiency of pilotless eVTOLs in cross-sea applications.
Hainan's 15th Five-Year Comprehensive Transportation Plan calls for the development of island-wide and cross-sea low-altitude route networks, as well as upgrades of general aviation airports and construction of low-altitude vertical takeoff and landing infrastructure. The Maniao General Aviation Airport in Lingao has been included among 36 major low-altitude infrastructure projects of Hainan's 15th Five-Year plan. Upon completion, the airport is expected to support point-to-point eVTOL flights between Lingao in Hainan and Xuwen in Guangdong, serving as the key base of an “aerial express corridor” across the inter-provincial Qiongzhou Strait.
A representative of CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau, stated, “As a strategic emerging industry and an important area of future development, the low-altitude economy is becoming an important driver of new quality productive forces and urban development. We will leverage its strengths in engineering construction, infrastructure investment and urban development to work with EHang, a leading eVTOL enterprise, on low-altitude infrastructure and application scenarios, supporting the standardized and high-quality development of the low-altitude economy in China.”
Zhao Wang, Chief Operating Officer of EHang, said, “With our pilotless human-carrying eVTOL aircraft that have met the technical and airworthiness requirements for commercial operations, infrastructure remains a critical enabler for scaling real-world applications. Our strategic partnership with CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau will bring together infrastructure development capabilities and EHang’s pilotless eVTOL technology to accelerate the build-out of AAM operational infrastructure and flight route network. Starting with the Project in Lingao, Hainan, EHang will work with CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau from infrastructure planning through operation launch. We look forward to applying this integrated approach to more cities and regions.”
(Image: EHang and CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau Sign Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement)
(Image: Conceptual Planning Rendering of the WingHub South Sea)
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.
About CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau
China Construction Sixth Engineering Bureau Corp., Ltd. (“CSCEC Sixth Engineering Bureau”) is a core member of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, a Fortune Global 500 company. With registered capital of RMB6.278 billion, the company holds top-tier qualifications in building construction, municipal engineering and highway construction, and first-class qualifications in water conservancy, river and lake management and real estate development. Its core businesses include infrastructure, high-end building construction and real estate. The company provides integrated services covering planning, investment, design, construction, operations and technical consulting, with a focus on developing capabilities across the full project lifecycle.
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EHang zahájil Global Fast Track Program pro rychlejší zavádění bezpilotních eVTOL v zahraničí. První se připojila Srí Lanka, která míří ke komercializaci v sandboxu do čtyř měsíců.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), a world-leading advanced air mobility (“AAM”) technology platform company, today announced the launch of its Global Fast Track Program — a structured and accelerated pathway for the assessment and introduction of pilotless eVTOL operations in international markets. Sri Lanka is the inaugural market under the initiative, with Sri Lanka's Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (“CAASL”) adopting the Fast Track Program, targeting sandbox commercialization within four months, subject to the successful completion of mandatory regulatory, technical, operational and safety assessments.
(Image: CAASL officially adopts EHang Global Fast Track Program, targeting sandbox commercialization within four months)
EHang Global Fast Track Program
Driven by EHang's global expansion strategy, the launch of its Global Fast Track Program is expected to expedite the deployment of EHang's pilotless eVTOL aircraft from initial regulatory engagement to commercial operations in new international markets.
Built upon EHang’s complete certifications for pilotless passenger eVTOL aircraft, its commercial operating experience in China, and proven safe flight records across 23 countries, this structured framework delivers a validation‑driven pathway. It is expected to enable international civil‑aviation authorities and partners to streamline certification and commercial roll‑out for pilotless eVTOL operations, aiming to compress timelines from years to months.
Rather than being built in isolation, this framework distills the practical experience EHang has accumulated through years of engagement from scratch with multiple civil aviation authorities, including operational learnings from early sandbox projects, as well as EHang talent teams covering the full end‑to‑end workflow spanning technology, airworthiness and flight operations to address regulatory requirements.
Drawing on that experience, Fast Track packages it into a replicable, four-phase roadmap, aiming to enable authorities to move from validation to commercialization more efficiently based on an already-certified aircraft:
1. Framework alignment — regulatory workflow established, and validation pathway defined.
2. Sandbox build-out — site designation, infrastructure and ground operations systems deployed.
3. Validation flights — sandbox flights conducted in accordance with established safety standards.
4. Commercial launch — operational approval and commercial service.
Sri Lanka — The Inaugural Market of EHang Global Fast Track Program
Sri Lanka was the first country to join the Fast Track Program, targeting initial sandbox commercialization within four months, subject to the successful completion of mandatory regulatory, technical, operational and safety assessments. Both parties reached a consensus to conduct continued technical work with CAASL inspectors and technical teams, and to jointly plan sandbox flight sites and practical operation scenarios.
Recently, EHang has held in‑depth multi‑round discussions with Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation and the CAASL, alongside cross‑government stakeholders from defense, tourism, investment and aviation services. The high‑level engagements were chaired by Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy, together with Hon. Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, Deputy Minister, and Mr. W.W.S. Mangala, Ministry Secretary, while Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director‑General & CEO of CAASL, led the technical deliberations on behalf of the civil aviation regulators.
(Image: EHang delegation holds technical discussions with Sri Lanka's civil aviation authorities’ officials on the Fast Track Program)
During the meetings, both sides exchanged in‑depth views on core topics covering eVTOL regulatory sandbox establishment, implementation pathway, regulatory requirements, operational framework, aircraft and technical requirements, infrastructure, airspace considerations, maintenance arrangements, personnel requirements, and multi‑sector stakeholder coordination.
Initial operations will focus on a designated sandbox zone centered on Port City in Colombo, where eVTOL operational services will be established. Potential routes under consideration include scenic flights over the “Eighth Wonder of the World” — the historic rock fortresses of Sigiriya, as well as the Pidurangala, also shuttle services connecting Katunayake Airport to hotels in central Colombo and catering to tourist mobility needs within Port City and the greater Colombo area. In addition to passenger services, unmanned maritime cargo logistics applications are also being explored. EHang will act as the provider of eVTOL aircraft, operation systems, technical services and personnel training, advancing the safe and structured roll‑out of eVTOL demonstration and trial operations in Sri Lanka in alignment with international aviation safety standards.
Hon. Anura Karunathilaka, Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation and Minister of Energy, commented, “Sri Lanka is actively embracing emerging aviation technologies to transform our tourism industry, strengthen emergency response capabilities, and meet maritime logistics and coastal service needs. EHang brings a compelling track record, and the Fast Track Program offers a structured approach that aligns well with our development priorities. The Government of Sri Lanka is committed to coordinating across ministries and agencies to create an enabling environment for eVTOL commercialization, and we look forward to working with EHang to bring this vision to life.”
Capt. Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer of CAASL, commented, “CAASL has adopted the proposals presented by EHang under its Global Fast Track Program, aimed at establishing the first eVTOL sandbox in Sri Lanka, with a target of achieving initial sandbox commercialization within four months. The adoption of this fast-track approach marks an important milestone in Sri Lanka's efforts to embrace Advanced Air Mobility and emerging aviation technologies. The four-month target reflects the proposed implementation timeline and remains subject to the successful completion of the required regulatory, technical, operational, and safety assessments and approvals. This initiative represents a significant step towards positioning Sri Lanka as a regional destination for Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL innovation, while maintaining a strong focus on regulatory compliance, operational integrity and the highest applicable standards of aviation safety.”
Mr. Hu Huazhi, Founder, Chairman and CEO of EHang, stated, “We believe the Global Fast Track Program can serve as a genuine breakthrough for unlocking international eVTOL markets. By enabling civil aviation authorities to validate an already-certified aircraft rather than start from scratch, the Fast Track Program is expected to turn regulatory exploration into actionable progress effectively. We are thrilled to see Sri Lanka has the vision to be the first to adopt this framework. We are in active dialogue with civil aviation authorities in several other markets. We welcome regulators and partners worldwide who share this vision to join us in making pilotless eVTOL operations a reality.”
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.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about management's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to those relating to certifications, our expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, our products and solutions and the commercialization of AAM services, our relationships with strategic partners, and current litigation and potential litigation involving us. Management has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While they believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management's control. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause EHang's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY | JOBY Price Prediction) stock is rallying Thursday, with shares up 9% to $8.47 by midday after the electric air taxi maker raised its full-year 2026 revenue outlook alongside Joby’s Q2 FY2026 report released after Wednesday’s close. The move puts JOBY stock at its highest level in about a month following a bruising stretch. Shares were still down 41% year to date (YTD) through Wednesday’s close.
The rally stands out because the broader tape is soft. Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ), which tracks the NASDAQ 100, is down 0.4% to $714.46. It appears, then, that today’s move is a stock-specific story rather than a sector or benchmark tailwind.
Guidance Raise Fuels the Move Joby Aviation lifted its full-year 2026 revenue outlook to a range of $115 million to $125 million, up from the prior $105 million to $115 million range. The upgrade was powered by Joby’s Blade passenger business, which contributed about $36.2 million in Q2 revenue with seats flown up more than 50% year over year (YoY).
Furthermore, Joby Aviation’s Q2 revenue landed at $38.6 million versus the $30.4 million consensus, a 27.2% beat. On the bottom line, GAAP EPS came in at -$0.25 against a -$0.2345 estimate. Joby’s management pointed to about $2.3 billion in cash and short-term investments as of June 30.
CEO JoeBen Bevirt provided confident commentary:
With meaningful progress on certification, partnerships, infrastructure and commercial readiness, we are unlocking the third dimension of mobility and turning electric vertical flight from an extraordinary technology into an everyday reality, giving people their time back and fundamentally changing the way we move.
Joby Aviation reported its strongest quarterly progress yet in the fifth and final stage of FAA type certification, with five aircraft flying and 12 more in production. The company’s manufacturing joint venture with Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) remains central to scale plans.
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Peers Sit Out the eVTOL Rally Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR) stock is roughly flat at $5.21, refusing to piggyback on Joby’s guidance raise. Archer has its own news flow this week, including a new aviation-AI model called ZEE that predicts aircraft movements across airport surfaces, and a piloted round-trip Midnight flight between Salinas and Monterey. However, with no customer, contract value, or commercialization timeline disclosed for ZEE, and its own Q2 earnings due August 10 after the close, Archer shares are on hold ahead of the report. ACHR stock is down 31% YTD.
EHang Holdings (NASDAQ:EH) stock is drifting lower, down 1% to $5.30, with no fresh company-specific catalyst. EHang shares have been the group’s worst performer, down 61% YTD, after a Q1/Q2 2026 revenue miss earlier this summer.
What to Watch Separately Thursday, Joby Aviation announced a new 45,000-square-foot Texas hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, its first significant eVTOL presence in Texas. The facility supports first eIPP flights expected in September in Texas, with the company still targeting first passengers in 2026. Joby’s partnership with Atoms, the industrial-AI and infrastructure company founded by Travis Kalanick, on multimodal transportation hubs adds another data point on commercial readiness.
Investors can watch for whether JOBY stock holds above the $8 level into Friday’s close and how Archer Aviation’s August 10 earnings reshape the sector narrative. Any color from management on FAA Stage 4 progress or Toyota production ramp could set the next leg for the group. Stay tuned, as momentum traders may keep Joby Aviation stock active through the afternoon.
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