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Saudi Officials Seize the Initiative with Early eVTOL Air Services

The government says it wants air taxis to carry religious pilgrims to holy sites

Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, inspected EHang's EH216-S eVTOL aircraft — Saleh Al-Jasser, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, inspected EHang's EH216-S eVTOL aircraft after it made a flight demonstration in Mecca.

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

June 13, 2024

Saudi Arabian officials have given further encouragement to eVTOL aircraft manufacturers by signaling their intention to fast-track commercial air taxi operations. According to reports in the government-controlled Saudi Press Agency, Saleh Al-Jasser, the country’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), intends to approve eVTOL aircraft to be used to carry pilgrims between holy sites, as well as for services such as emergency medical support and carrying medical supplies.

On June 12, with special approval from GACA, China’s EHang demonstrated its two-seat autonomous EH216-S aircraft in Mecca. The event was staged with the company’s new local partner Front End, which is supporting EHang’s efforts to get its first eVTOL model approved for use in the Saudi market.

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