EHang and China Communications Information & Technology Group Partner to Co-Develop Digital and Ground UAM Infrastructure and Empower Low-Altitude Economy Ecosystem

Company Overview - CCIT is a specialized subsidiary of China Communications Construction Group (CCCG), focusing on digital transformation and strategic emerging industries [1] - CCIT is a national high-tech enterprise and key technical support unit for major projects under the Ministry of Transport [1] - CCIT is the only construction sector central state-owned enterprise with a "Beidou Operation Qualification" [1] - CCCG is a leading global comprehensive service provider for extra-large infrastructure, with a history of over a century [2] - CCCG is the world's largest port design and construction company, road and bridge design and construction company, dredging company, and container crane manufacturing company [2] - CCCG is also the largest international engineering contracting company in Asia and the largest highway investor in China [2] Strategic Partnership - EHang and CCIT announced a comprehensive strategic partnership in the fields of low-altitude economy and advanced air mobility ecosystem [13] - The partnership aims to co-develop digital UAM infrastructure and transportation hubs, innovate UAV services, and establish a commercial operation model for the low-altitude economy [14] - Both parties will collaborate on advancing the research and development, planning, and construction of digital UAM infrastructure [19] Low-Altitude Economy Initiatives - CCIT plans to introduce a comprehensive one-stop solution for low-altitude super IP projects integrating "land + space + content" [5] - The partnership aims to develop 100 intra-city and inter-city comprehensive air traffic terminals and 100 low-altitude tourism terminals in National 5A Scenic Areas over the next three years [6] - Both parties will establish city-level low-altitude air mobility service systems (E-Port terminals) and jointly operate a fully integrated low-altitude economic demonstration zone [6] - The collaboration will advance the rapid deployment and operation of low-altitude economy initiatives in major cities, coastal regions, and major economic zones across China [4] Innovation and Development - Both parties will explore the establishment of a dedicated fund, a research institute, and a vocational training academy for the low-altitude economy industry [8] - They plan to set up and operate innovation service hubs in major cities across China, incubating upstream and downstream enterprises while cultivating a skilled talent pool [8] - The partnership will incorporate digital technologies such as 5G, 6G, satellite communications, sensing, and high-precision navigation into the low-altitude aviation industry [19] Industry Leadership - EHang is the world's leading urban air mobility (UAM) technology platform company, providing UAV systems and solutions for air mobility, smart city management, and aerial media [10][11] - 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 [11] - CCIT has constructed a comprehensive technical total solution and a systematic commercial service process for UAV big data services [14]