Kazakhstan Conducts First Passenger eVTOL Flight, Paving Way for Air Taxi Network
Kazakhstan has successfully completed its first-ever passenger flight using an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The demonstration, held at Boraldai airfield, featured a two-seater Chinese-made EHang EH216-S. This flight marks a significant milestone in the country's ambition to develop an urban air mobility system. Following the event, aviation authorities signed a memorandum with EHang to certify the aircraft and integrate air taxis into Kazakhstan's airspace. The autonomous drone flew a seven-kilometer route, signaling the start of a new era in the nation's transportation.
Official Source: https://astanatimes.com/2026/08/kazakhstan-takes-first-step-toward-air-taxi-era-with-passenger-evtol-flight/
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