Advanced autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) manufacturer EHang has signed a contract with Malaysian company Aerotree to develop urban air mobility (UAM) services in the country, with the purchase of 60 passenger aircraft as a key part of the deal.
The companies said the agreement involves Aerotree buying 50 EHang two-passenger EH216 series AAVs – matching the order the Guangzhou-based firm secured in January with Japanese helicopter services company AirX as it prepares for UAM operation. In addition, Aerotree has committed to acquiring 10 VT30 fixed wing AAVs, which take off vertically and cruise with horizontal thrust. The Malaysian company had previously placed an order for a single EH216.
The deal calls for EHang and Aerotree to promote, develop, and implement AAV operations through a mix of UAM services that include passenger transportation, aerial sightseeing, firefighting, and logistics in Malaysia. As part of that, Aerotree plans to launch and oversee…
