The first eVTOL manned flight in Central Asia landed in Astana: The Minister of Transport of Kazakhstan personally conducted a test ride, and China's low altitude economic standards set sail to Central Asia

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The first eVTOL manned flight in Central Asia landed in Astana

Minister of Transport personally test rides, China's low altitude economic standards set to sail to Central Asia

On August 10th, Yihang Intelligent (Nasdaq: EH) announced its;EH216-S  Completed above the venue of the 2026 Future Games (GOTF2026)The first unmanned eVTOL manned flight in Central AsiaThe Kazakhstan Civil Aviation Commission has confirmed that this passenger demonstration took place atAugust 6From the establishment of the national level preliminary regulatory framework for eVTOL, vertical takeoff and landing sites, and unmanned aerial vehicle traffic management (UTM) by Kazakhstan in June this year, to the actual manned takeoff, only two months have passed. For Chinese low altitude economic enterprises, this is not a performance, but a picture that reads:; Regulation Airworthiness Localization; The Three Section RoadmapAdmission ticket。

Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, but its population is only about 20 million, with the vast majority concentrated in a few cities. The capital Astana is thousands of kilometers away from the largest city Almaty, and a large amount of airspace between the cities has been idle for a long time. This kind of '; Wide land, sparse points, and loose airspace; The structure happens to be the most ideal testing ground for advanced air traffic (AAM)——The obstacles are not in the sky, but in the rules.

From '; Propose ideas; To '; Manned takeoff "; I used aboutthree monthsThis speed is not commonly seen globally - Kazakhstan, which prioritizes rules, is currently; The Sky "; As a competition ground for new infrastructure.

Three signals

The letter of intent for cooperation between Yihang and Allur Group has been signed in 2025, and this manned flight can be seen as a crucial step towards the validation of this collaboration from paper. As of now, the flight footprint of EH216-S has covered five continents;23 countriesKazakhstan is the latest destination.

one ️⃣ China Ukraine AEO mutual recognition officially implemented on August 1st, with China becoming Ukraine's first mutual recognition partner

China Uzbekistan Customs; Certified operator; The Arrangement for Mutual Recognition of the AEO System will be implemented from August 1st (Announcement No. 106 of the General Administration of Customs in 2026). Mutual recognition enterprises enjoy four conveniences: lower inspection rate, priority for physical inspection, dedicated customs liaison officers, and priority clearance after trade interruption and recovery. The bilateral trade volume between China and Ukraine reached from January to June this year;64.77 billion yuan, year-on-year+24.2%751 Chinese high-level certified enterprises have imported and exported 13.05 billion yuan to Ukraine, accounting for approximately 20.2% of the total bilateral trade volume.

two ️⃣ ⚠️ Eurasian Economic Union navigation electronic seal enters the second phase of mandatory implementation

Starting from July 31st, designated categories of goods transported across borders between two or more EAEU member states must be equipped with navigation electronic seals (ЭНП). The new regulations cover all relevant goods transiting through Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus, and add rules on port export restrictions, fixed seal service fees, and additional local fees. For Clothing, footwear, electronic devices, alcohol and tobacco  The category has the most direct impact.

three ️⃣ Chinese AI companies establish joint ventures in Kazakhstan, starting from; Selling Models "; Turning "; Building Capacity ";

A joint venture between Zero One Thing and Kazakhstan;Q.AI  Established in June this year, substantial cooperation has been carried out in local education, government affairs, telecommunications and other fields within a few weeks; Verified by China in educational settings; Dual Teacher Education; Combining experience with AI capabilities, narrowing the gap in educational resources between urban and rural areas through television, tablets, and interactive hardware. The company's order amount exceeded 1.5 billion yuan in the first five months of this year, covering regions such as Central Asia and the Middle East overseas.

four ️⃣ The 304 kilometer section of the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Railway in Kyrgyzstan has started construction, with progress slightly ahead of schedule

Ji "; Kyrgyzstan Railway; On August 3rd, Sakiyev, the general manager of the national company, stated that the total length of the Kyrgyzstan section of the China Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan Railway is;304 kilometers  The construction of the entire line has been launched, and tunnels, bridges, roadbeds, and supporting infrastructure are progressing synchronously; The progress is smooth, without any delay, and even slightly ahead of schedule;. On August 2nd, the transportation ministers of Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine jointly inspected the main construction sites in Kyrgyzstan. The main source of profit for the route is transit transportation, which will expand the external channels of landlocked countries.

five ️⃣ Chinese enterprises establish Kazakhstan as the main entity, and key metal minerals are simultaneously launched for development

Shantui Corporation (000680. SZ) approved the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Harbin on August 10th, jointly funded by Shantui Hong Kong and Shantui Uzi;368 million tenge (approximately 800000 US dollars)According to the Kazakh International News Agency on August 10th, Tin One Mining, a subsidiary of Solidcore Resources, signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of North Kazakhstan to invest no less than;315.5 million US dollars  Developing the Sremubete Tin Mine - Concentrating over 70% of the tin reserves in Kazakhstan, containing 492400 tons of tin and 91400 tons of copper, is expected to create approximately 800 job opportunities.

① Low altitude economic enterprises: what they are fighting for is; Standard position; It's not; Order Quantity;

The order of Ha Fang is "; Establish regulations first, operate later, and then localize;. At present, what is truly scarce is not orders, butSeats involved in rule making——The technical requirements for vertical takeoff and landing sites, UTM interface standards, extreme cold environment batteries and operating specifications, whoever's product is first written into the technical documents of Kazakhstan, will lock in the hidden barriers for the next five years. Suggest preparing two sets of materials simultaneously: one set of airworthiness and operational compliance documents for the Civil Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan and the Ministry of Transport, and one set of production capacity cooperation plans for potential local partners such as Allur and QazTehna.Don't just send sales, send standards and airworthiness teams.

② Foreign trade logistics enterprises: grab AEO dividends on one hand, and pay for sealing and signing costs on the other hand

This week, there have been clear developments in the customs clearance field in Central Asia; Loosen and tighten;. On the loose side: The mutual recognition of AEO between China and Ukraine has come into effect. When Chinese customs advanced certification enterprises export to Ukraine, they only need to enter the AEO code（AEOCN+Unified Social Credit Code 9-17 Subject Identification Code）Notify the Ukrainian importer to enjoy the benefits; For enterprises that have not yet obtained advanced certification, it is recommended to schedule the certification application for this quarter. Tight side: The second phase of EAEU navigation electronic sealing has been mandatory. Clothing, shoes, electronic devices, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco transiting through Kazakhstan, Russia, and Belarus must calculate the sealing service fee and local surcharge in advance and list them separately in the quotation.

③ Mineral equipment enterprises: Starting from the entry point; Acquiring mining rights; Move to '; Card Processing and Equipment;

The leading players in Kazakhstan's current round of key metal development (tin, tungsten, etc.) are mostly international mining capital and local governments, and the space for Chinese companies to directly acquire mining rights is narrowing. There are three more realistic entry points: EPC and equipment supply for mineral processing plants, technical and production capacity cooperation in smelting and processing links, and supporting infrastructure for mining areas. The investment direction of the Sremubete project is clearly defined, including; Construction of beneficiation plants and improvement of supporting infrastructure; Moreover, the Kazakh side emphasizes prioritizing the employment of local residents and adopting modern environmental protection technologies - these two are both thresholds and levers for differentiated competition. At the same time, it is reminded that many Central Asian countries continue to increase their requirements for the localization rate and processing depth of resource-based foreign investment, and the return space of the pure export of raw ore model is being compressed.

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After the landing of the first eVTOL manned flight in Central Asia, Kazakhstan has made it clear that it hopes to promote localized production. If your company belongs to the low altitude economy industry chain, you would choose;First, conduct a complete machine/equipment export water test, still Directly discuss localized production capacity cooperationWelcome to discuss your judgment criteria in the comment section.

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