Toyota is further strengthening its relationship with Joby Aviation which is developing electric air taxis with a new investment of $500 million. The funding is intended to help the company manufacture commercial eVTOL aircraft and obtain the necessary aviation certification to enable Joby to launch its air taxi service in 2025.
Last year, the California-based development company Alef Aeronautics unveiled their Alef Model A, a modern-looking flying car that could revolutionize personal transportation. Recently, the company announced that they had received 3,200 pre-orders, signaling that production of the vehicle may soon begin. This development marks a significant step towards the commercialization of flying cars, a concept long imagined in science fiction but now approaching reality.
When it comes to eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) aircraft, safety and reliability are not just features—they’re imperatives. Manufacturers need to ensure that these aerial vehicles meet stringent aviation standards set by authorities like the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency).
In a landmark event for aviation, Reliable Robotics has successfully conducted an autonomous flight of a Cessna 208B Caravan, showcasing a significant advancement in aircraft automation technology. This achievement marks a new era in air transportation, highlighting the possibilities of uncrewed flights in cargo transportation and beyond.
Hyundai, through its advanced air mobility division, Supernal, has taken a significant leap in the realm of urban transportation. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, Supernal unveiled its latest innovation, the S-A2 eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle.
For some of us, the very idea of an air taxi evokes scenes straight out of science fiction. But in our quest to conquer gravity and reimagine transportation, Archer Aviation has been painstakingly crafting its eVTOL air taxi, “Midnight”. In a major leap toward that vision, the California-based pioneer has prepared its first working model of the air taxi, marking a significant milestone since it unveiled the design last November.