EHang’s global fast-track programme expands to Vietnam

EHang announced that its Global Fast Track Program has expanded to Vietnam. Vietnam has become the second country to join the program following Sri Lanka, with Hanoi as its first stop, marking EHang’s first city‑level partnership in the country. The company’s partner, HungViet Technology and Investment Trading JSC, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hanoi Department of Science and Technology (“Hanoi DOST”) in Hanoi. In accordance with Hanoi’s dedicated procedures for regulatory sandbox testing, the parties will carry out low‑altitude economy sandbox testing of electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) aircraft centered on the EH216‑S pilotless human‑carrying aircraft, exploring compliant validation pathways for safe operations. EHang will provide the EH216‑S aircraft and its technological systems in support of the sandbox testing. Under the MOU, the Hanoi DOST will provide guidance for the application and approval of the sandbox testing, while HungViet, as the local implementing entity, will commit technical, financial and human resources starting from October 2026, prepare the sandbox application materials, and carry out controlled test flights upon receipt of the authorization decision. The EH216‑S pilotless human‑carrying aircraft, operational technology systems and personnel training support involved in the sandbox testing will be provided by EHang. Centered on the sandbox testing, the cooperation will advance in phases at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park: conducting controlled test flights of the EH216‑S, building an unmanned aircraft traffic management (UTM) model and an operations control center (OCC) model, while advancing operational technology training, the joint development of technical standards and regulations, and technical exchanges. The sandbox testing will proceed upon completion of the relevant application and approval procedures. Truong Viet Dzung, Vice Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, stated, “Hanoi is in a phase of rapid urban development, and the low‑altitude economy holds tremendous potential. We greatly appreciate EHang’s technical support and collaboration. The signing and execution of this project will strongly advance the development of Hanoi’s low‑altitude economy and science‑innovation industries, drive comprehensive urban development, and ultimately bring benefits to Hanoi residents. Innovative technologies such as pilotless aerial vehicles will also open brand‑new possibilities for Hanoi’s urban mobility and cultural‑tourism growth.” Under the cooperation plan, the parties will start with regulatory sandbox testing and carry out phased technical verification of the human‑carrying and cargo‑carrying variants of the EH216‑series pilotless eVTOL aircraft in line with Vietnam’s local regulatory rules, real-world operating environments and business implementation conditions, steadily advancing commercial‑operation‑related work. Beyond Hanoi, EHang plans to further expand its business to key Vietnamese cities including Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, and to realize diversified commercial‑use scenarios centered around urban commuting and the development of popular tourist destinations. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]