EHang and CAFUC: A Strategic Partnership for UAV Talent Development

EHang, the world's leading Urban Air Mobility (UAM) technology platform company, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) to jointly develop professional talents and vocational training for large civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This collaboration aims to address the surging demand for talents in the low-altitude economy and foster the sustainable, high-quality development of the civil UAV industry.

The partnership between EHang and CAFUC is a significant step towards addressing the estimated 1 million UAV operator talent shortage in China. The two parties will collaborate on cultivating skilled personnel, including operators and maintenance staff for EHang's pilotless electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The training programs will combine academic education and vocational training, enabling graduates to obtain both basic licenses for large UAVs and EH216-S operator licenses. This will ensure a steady talent pipeline of eVTOL operational management professionals for EHang.


The CAFUC, known as the "Cradle of Chinese Civil Aviation Pilots," brings extensive expertise in civil aviation education, research, and talent development to the partnership. EHang, a leader in the global civil UAV industry, has recently obtained three airworthiness certificates from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL. Together, the two parties will launch a demonstration program for the license management of large civil UAV operators, guided by the CAAC.

The partnership will also explore setting up a training institution to address the industry's talent gap by jointly offering operator and maintenance staff licenses for large civil UAVs. This collaborative approach, guided by the CAAC, will optimize licensing training and examination mechanisms, fostering a new civil aviation talent development system that meets industry needs.


EHang and CAFUC's strategic partnership is a testament to their commitment to safety and quality in the UAV industry. By combining academic education and vocational training, graduates will obtain both basic licenses for large UAVs and EH216-S operator licenses, ensuring a steady talent pipeline for EHang. The partnership will also engage in multi-field and multi-level cooperation in science popularization, research, teaching, scientific research, and the transformation of results, jointly leading the development of the industry.

In conclusion, the strategic partnership between EHang and CAFUC is a crucial step towards addressing the talent shortage in the low-altitude economy and fostering the sustainable, high-quality development of the civil UAV industry. By combining academic education and vocational training, the partnership will ensure a steady talent pipeline of eVTOL operational management professionals for EHang, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of UAVs in China and beyond.