Zaragoza, Spain, March 5, 2025 — EHang (Nasdaq: EH), the world’s leading Urban Air Mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company, has signed a collaboration agreement with the University of Zaragoza in Spain and the University of Guangzhou in China to establish the Joint Laboratory for Low-Altitude Flight Safety. The signing took place at Zaragoza City Hall in the presence of Secretary of Guangzhou Municipal Committee, and the Mayor of Zaragoza.
Image: The signing of the collaboration agreement was witnessed by Mr. Yonghang Guo, Secretary of Guangzhou Municipal Committee, and Ms. Natalia Chueca, Mayor of Zaragoza
As a leader in the UAM sector, EHang will contribute its expertise in passenger transportation, logistics, and smart city management. The University of Zaragoza will provide its strengths in automation and control engineering, while the University of Guangzhou will bring its multidisciplinary knowledge in intelligent transportation and the low-altitude economy. Together, the three partners will build a platform for research, innovation, education, and industry cooperation in the fields of low-altitude flight management and the low-altitude economy. The Joint Laboratory will drive international academic exchange, talent development, and cutting-edge research in low-altitude flight safety to contribute to the thriving global development of Urban Air Mobility.
The signing ceremony took place during the visit of the Guangzhou municipal delegation to Zaragoza, Spain, led by Mr. Yonghang Guo, Secretary of Guangzhou Municipal Committee. The event was attended by Mayor Ms. Natalia Chueca of Zaragoza and Secretary of Guangzhou Municipal Committee, Mr. Yonghang Guo, with the memorandum of cooperation signed by Mr. José Antonio Mayoral, President of the University of Zaragoza; Mr. Ouyang Qian, Secretary of the University of Guangzhou; and Ms. Victoria Jing Xiang, Chief Operating Officer for EHang Europe and Latin America. This milestone marks a new chapter in the collaboration between EHang and the cities of Guangzhou and Zaragoza.
Image: Secretary of Guangzhou Municipal Committee, Mr. Yonghang Guo and the Guangzhou municipal delegation with EH216 at the Mobility City Museum of Zaragoza, Spain
Guangzhou and Zaragoza are both strategic partner cities for EHang’s UAM initiatives. This collaboration represents a significant step in strengthening EHang’s cooperation with the two cities in the low-altitude economy, while forming a dynamic alliance between industry and academia. By combining the strengths of both academic institutions and industry leadership, this partnership will explore effective models for research, education, and practical applications, advancing the development of the low-altitude economy and smart UAM.
China’s low-altitude economy has grown rapidly in recent years, presenting immense market potential. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the sector is projected to reach 1.5 trillion yuan in market size by 2025 and could surpass 3.5 trillion yuan by 2035. As a pioneer and leader in the low-altitude economy, EHang has made significant strides in this field. Through its collaboration with the University of Zaragoza and the University of Guangzhou, EHang will bring its expertise in developing China’s low-altitude economy to Spain, contributing to the sector’s expansion in Europe. With industry-leading technology and an innovative business model, EHang is poised to drive the innovation and adoption of UAM solutions while fostering international cooperation and accelerating the growth of the low-altitude economy in Europe.
Image: Ms. Natalia Chueca, Mayor of Zaragoza, giving a speech
Ms. Natalia Chueca, Mayor of Zaragoza, stated: "As a key transportation and logistics hub in Southern Europe, Zaragoza has strategic advantages in sustainable development. This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to innovation and sustainable transportation. By partnering with global leaders in the UAM industry like EHang and top academic institutions like the University of Zaragoza and the University of Guangzhou, this initiative will further advance the city’s technological development and sustainable transportation, reinforcing Zaragoza’s position as a pioneer in sustainable mobility."
Mr. Yonghang Guo, Secretary of Guangzhou Municipal Committee, said: "Guangzhou is an international business hub, a center for advanced manufacturing in China, a global transportation nexus, and a key gateway for international trade. It is also a major driver of global technological development. EHang is a leader in autonomous driving, unmanned aviation, and low-altitude flight, and remains the only company in China to have received the airworthiness certification for passenger-carrying eVTOL aircraft. The Guangzhou University, a top university under the ‘Double First Class’ initiative, plays a vital role in academic excellence. I am very pleased to witness today’s signing of the agreement between the Guangzhou University, the University of Zaragoza, and EHang to collaboratively explore solutions in the low-altitude economy—an area with enormous technological and industrial potential, particularly in low-altitude safety. This collaboration carries great practical and scientific significance."
Image: Mr. José Antonio Mayoral, President of the University of Zaragoza, giving a speech
Mr.José Antonio Mayoral, President of the University of Zaragoza, emphasized: “This collaboration is a perfect combination of innovation, technology, and education. By partnering with EHang and the University of Guangzhou, we aim to promote cutting-edge research in low-altitude flight safety and tackle the challenges of future UAM.”
Image: Mr. Ouyang Qian, Secretary of the University of Guangzhou, giving a speech
Mr.Ouyang Qian, Secretary of the University of Guangzhou, said: "The Guangzhou University places great importance on this collaboration with the University of Zaragoza and EHang in jointly establishing the Joint Laboratory for Low-Altitude Flight Safety. We are fully committed to addressing the global challenge of low-altitude flight safety while serving as a bridge for school-to-school and school-to-industry partnerships. Our goal is to explore effective models for new educational and research institutions in collaboration with leading industry players and international universities. This includes advancing international joint research, promoting the transformation of high-level results, and fostering international cooperation in talent development. We look forward to strengthening academic exchange and mutual learning with universities both at home and abroad, expanding collaboration scope, and building a future of win-win benefit and shared progress."
Image: Ms. Victoria Jing Xiang, EHang's Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Latin America, giving a speech
Ms.Victoria Jing Xiang, EHang´s Chief Operating Officer for Europe and Latin America stated: "We are honored to collaborate with the University of Guangzhou and the University of Zaragoza. Together, we will explore cutting-edge technologies and innovative models in low-altitude flight safety, setting a benchmark for the global development and cooperation of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology and the low-altitude economy. With the support of Guangzhou and Zaragoza, this collaboration is set to inject new vitality and opportunities to the global development of UAM and the low-altitude economy. EHang remains committed to harnessing technology to bridge China and the West, connect Guangzhou and Zaragoza, drive international cooperation, and advance China's technological innovations and low-altitude economy globally to elevate Sino-Western collaboration to new heights."
About EHang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world’s leading urban air mobility (“UAM”) technology platform company. Our mission is to enable safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”) systems and solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. EHang’s flagship product EH216-S has obtained the world’s first type certificate, production certificate and standard airworthiness certificate for pilotless eVTOL issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. As the forerunner of cutting-edge UAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global UAM industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.
About University of Guangzhou
The University of Guangzhou is a comprehensive public university located in Guangzhou, China. Established in 2000, it is a key institution in Guangdong Province’s development plan, known for its excellence in areas such as intelligent transportation, automation control, and smart city solutions. The university is a leader in research and innovation, particularly in the low-altitude economy and intelligent transportation systems, and collaborates closely with industries and international partners to drive technological advancement.
About University of Zaragoza
The University of Zaragoza, founded in 1542, is one of Spain’s oldest and most prestigious public universities. Located in Zaragoza, it is renowned for its research in automation, engineering, aerospace, and control systems. As a leading institution in Spain and Europe, it focuses on technological innovation and smart air traffic management, and has strong partnerships with industries and global research institutions.
