The Austrian aviation supplier FACC AG received the gold innovation award from the state of Upper Austria. The company won with the air taxi developed jointly with Ehang.

In the large company category, FACC AG scored points with the Ehang 216. “We are pursuing a vision with our autonomous aircraft: to make personal mobility in metropolitan areas even more flexible, faster, more efficient and safer. Autonomous flying is an additional and completely new answer to congested roads, air pollution and noise pollution in the world's megacities ", Robert Machtlinger, CEO of FACC AG, is convinced and adds:" In our cooperation with EHang we use innovative materials, highly efficient lightweight structures, an environmentally friendly electric drive, a high-speed computer and big data. The technology used is revolutionary. FACC and EHang complement each other perfectly in their competencies. "

FACC has now been awarded the gold innovation prize for the revolutionary autonomous air taxi from the state of Upper Austria. “Innovative strength is the fuel for competitiveness. FACC has played a leading role in Upper Austria as an innovation and production company for more than 30 years. The production of the autonomous flying taxi EHang 216 is a prime example of Upper Austrian high technology, which can and will change our future - here specifically, individual mobility in metropolitan areas, ”says Markus Achleitner, State Minister for Economic Affairs and Research, explaining FACC's 1st place award Innovation award of the state of Upper Austria.

“This award with the Upper Austrian Innovation Prize makes us very proud and shows us that we are on the right track even in these challenging times. Many thanks to the entire workforce who worked together to achieve this success, ”emphasizes Robert Machtlinger.