Front End successfully trials unmanned air taxi

Front End has announced the successful demonstration of the first unmanned air taxi trail in Mecca on June 12, 2024. The company, which is aiming to integrate advanced technology across sectors, worked with urban air mobility technology platform company EHang and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA). “The trial marks a major advancement in integrating Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions into Saudi Arabia’s aviation landscape,” said his Abdulaziz Al-Duailei, president of GACA. “This trial acts as a proof of concept for multiple use cases and contributes to various AAM roadmap initiatives. We appreciate the instrumental support of Front End and EHang to mark this historic milestone for Saudi Arabia."" The project will aim to streamline transportation during the Hajj pilgrimage, allowing pilgrims to move between key locations more efficiently. “Front End is at the forefront of this trailblazing trial, paving the way to a new era in smart mobility solutions, potentially revolutionizing Hajj transportation,” said Majid Alghaslan, chairman and CEO of Front End. “Front End is at the forefront of this trailblazing trial, paving the way to a new era in smart mobility solutions, potentially revolutionizing Hajj transportation “Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, our purpose is to foster a ‘Connected Kingdom,’ serving as a gateway for our partners to access growth opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Partnering with EHang made this pioneering solution a reality."" “This debut flight of the EH216-S pilotless eVTOL in Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone in EHang's ongoing internationalization and an important step forward in propelling global advanced UAM reform, showcasing the potential of our pilotless eVTOL products and solutions for widespread adoption in the Middle Eastern market,” said Huazhi Hu, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of EHang. “Looking ahead, with the strong support of GACA and in partnership with Front End, we will work together to establish a benchmark for regular AAM operations in Saudi Arabia, driving progress in both regional and global AAM markets.""