Vincent Tan flies aboard pilotless EH216-S air taxi [WATCH]

 

Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan has become the first Malaysian to fly aboard the EH216-S, a pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. - Video screengrab from berjayacorporation IG

KUALA LUMPUR: Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan has become the first Malaysian to fly aboard the EH216-S, a pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

The milestone was featured in a video posted on Instagram by Berjaya Corporation, showing Tan inside the aircraft during the flight.

Tan used his personal phone to record the experience from inside the autonomous cabin.

Comparing the aircraft with a helicopter, he praised its comfort and relatively low noise level.

"I think this is better than a helicopter," he said during the video.

"The noise wasn't too bad, I didn't use headphones," he said.

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The EH216-S is part of a growing global trend in "air taxis", designed to operate in urban environments without a traditional runway or a pilot on board.

The post also drew positive responses from social media users, with many praising Tan for trying the new technology.

The EH216-S is part of a growing global trend in "air taxis", designed to navigate urban environments without the need for a traditional runway or a pilot on board. - NST