EHang has made a debut flight of the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL aircraft at the Reserva Conchal resort in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. The flight took place in front of national authorities and media, with a ceremony highlighting the advantages of AAM on the sustainable and innovative development and growth of countries, and how this new means of mobility can enhance the quality of life of its citizens and the experience of its visitors.

The event was organised jointly by vertiport designer and manager Bluenest by Globalvia; Guanacaste's Daniel Oduber Quiros International airport, a subsidiary of private airport operator Vinci Airports; and the hospitality division of FIFCO, a Costa Rican publicly traded company with diversified investments and operations in Central and North America.

The demonstration not only showcased the EH216-S' suitability for aerial tourism, but also underscored its versatility for applications such as airport to city and resort commuting, medical delivery services and emergency response operations.

Victoria Xiang, COO of EHang Europe and Latin America, says: "EHang is pleased to see the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL flying for the first time in Latin America, demonstrating safe, efficient and sustainable advanced air mobility for everybody in Costa Rica. We are convinced of the enormous benefits that EHang's UAM technology can bring to Latin America, and we are determined to continue collaborating closely with local stakeholders in the region to make this new means of air mobility accessible to everybody in the continent."