Pilotless Flights
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EHang EH216-S Flies First Unmanned Passenger eVTOL Flights in Middle East, in Partnership with Qatar
On November 17, 2025, EHang successfully completed pilotless urban air taxi flights in Doha, Qatar, with operational authorization from the QCAA. The flights, between the Port of Doha and Katara Cultural Village, demonstrated an 8-minute journey replacing a 30-minute car ride. This marks the first urban flights of a pilotless eVTOL in the Middle East. Future steps include phased AAM deployment, infrastructure development, and regulatory framework development to support commercial operations, contingent on further approvals.
