In a spectacular display of technological prowess, Autoflight, a joint venture between German and Chinese talents, recently showcased the advanced capabilities of their newest Prosperity aircraft. This cutting-edge eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing – a type of aircraft that can take off, hover and land vertically) astonishingly covered a distance of 250 kilometres within a span of 98 minutes, solely powered by its onboard battery.
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Aug
Aug
In a defining moment for urban transportation’s future, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Alef Automotive’s flying car, the Model A, its certificate of airworthiness. This paves the way for this transformative vehicle to shift from road to sky as early as 2025.
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Jun
Jun
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed to develop pilot training requirements that will essentially create the legal environment for the certification and operation of eVTOLs in Community airspace. The rules are expected to open up the future of flying taxis in the United States, even if the technology is still years away from being commercialized.
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Jun
Jun
As we catapult ourselves deeper into the 21st century, we are continually met with technological breakthroughs that test the bounds of what we once deemed fantasy. One such marvel that has shifted from the realm of science fiction into the sphere of tangible reality is the air taxi. With their propitious promise of decongesting terrestrial traffic and elevating our daily commutes to the skies, air taxis are primed to revolutionize urban transportation. But how exactly will modern technology enhance their efficiency ?
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Apr
Apr
The German-based eVTOL manufacturing pioneer, Volocopter, has recently been granted a license to produce and assemble cutting-edge air taxis. Production is set to commence in April, with Italy being the first country to welcome this revolutionary mode of transportation, followed by Paris, Singapore, and the future city of NEOM.
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Mar
Mar
By 2025, the skies of Chicago could witness the rise of air taxis, a revolutionary mode of transportation aimed at drastically reducing travel times within the city. This long-awaited innovation, which has captured global interest for years, is inching closer to realization. As early as 2021, aviation giant Airbus revealed an air taxi prototype capable of ferrying four passengers at a cruising speed of 120 km/h.