Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- China's self-developed passenger-carrying autonomous aerial vehicle, the EH216-S, has completed a demonstration flight at Colombo Port City, highlighting the potential for advanced air mobility in Sri Lanka.

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka announced the development in a post on social media platform X, describing the demonstration as a step towards the future of green and smart low-altitude transportation.

The EH216-S, developed by Chinese technology company EHang, is an autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft designed to carry passengers without an onboard pilot.

According to the embassy, the successful demonstration showcased how emerging aviation technologies could create new opportun...