Pilotless Air Taxis Cleared for Takeoff and Tourism in China

China has made a significant leap toward the future of urban transportation by granting its first permits for autonomous passenger drones, marking a key moment for the development of air taxis. This landmark achievement sets the stage for the potential launch of commercial flying taxi services, signaling a major advancement in the country’s ambitious efforts to revolutionize air mobility and reshape how people travel within cities. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued Air Operator Certificates (OCs) to EHang Holdings in Guangdong Province and its subsidiary, Heyi Aviation, in Hefei, Anhui Province. This approval allows both companies to The post Pilotless Air Taxis Cleared for Takeoff and Tourism in China first appeared on The Shib Daily source: https://news.shib.io/2025/04/07/pilotless-air-taxis-cleared-for-takeoff-and-tourism-in-china/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pilotless-air-taxis-cleared-for-takeoff-and-tourism-in-china