EH216-S Completes Central Asia’s First Pilotless Human-Carrying eVTOL Flight in the Heart of Kazakhstan’s Capital

EHang's EH216-S successfully completed Central Asia's first pilotless human-carrying eVTOL flight in Astana, Kazakhstan during the Games of the Future 2026, carrying Kazakhstan's Minister of Transport and other officials. The flight demonstrates EHang's capability to operate under Kazakhstan's newly established regulatory framework for eVTOL aircraft. This marks Kazakhstan as the 23rd country where the EH216-S has operated, expanding EHang's global footprint.