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Sri Lanka launches Chinese flying taxi service

Published : Wednesday, 11 November, 2026 at 4:46 PM

Observer Online Report

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Sri Lanka on Wednesday ( November 11) authorised Chinese manufacturer EHang to test its pilotless two-seater electric flying taxi, joining the global race to introduce passenger-drone services.

The Civil Aviation Authority granted a licence for trials of the EH216-S aircraft, which made its demonstration flight in Colombo carrying Ports and Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka and his deputy Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku.

Kodithuwakku said testing could continue for around five months before commercial operations are considered.

Promoters plan to introduce an air-taxi service between the airport and Colombo city centre, cutting a 30-minute road journey.

The aircraft, powered by 16 electric motors and propellers, can carry a maximum take-off weight of 620kg and fly for around 25 minutes, covering up to 30 kilometres.

Source: AFP

-AH

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