Orlando Partners with VHB and NASA to Lead Nation in Advancing Air Mobility The City of Orlando is looking to become a national leader in innovating on air mobility options, including emerging electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) technologies and “vertiports for air taxis.” by Ian M. Crosby “As transportation options continue to evolve over time, the … [Read more...] about Air Taxis, Vertiports, and More: City of Orlando Leading the U.S. Towards Advanced Air Mobility
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Volocopter Funding: €200 Million in Series D
The appetite for investment in the air taxi or urban air mobility sector continues to grow, as new Volocopter funding indicates. Volocopter, one of the first working air taxis - and the only company to receive Design Organization Approval (DOA) by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - has announced a €200 million (about $240 million) Series D funding round, … [Read more...] about Volocopter Funding: €200 Million in Series D
Joby Aviation Air Taxi: First Footage of Vehicle in Flight [VIDEO]
Joby Aviation hasn't operated in stealth mode, but nor have they tended to make large announcements about product development. Now, for the first time, Joby has released video footage of the Joby Aviation air taxi in flight. (See the flight video and the CEO merger announcement below.) The quiet, all electric vehicle can carry 5 passengers a distance of 150 miles, at … [Read more...] about Joby Aviation Air Taxi: First Footage of Vehicle in Flight [VIDEO]
Passenger Drones Should Benefit the Disabled Community: But Will They? The Need for Inclusivity
Urban air mobility (UAM) could provide a major benefit for the disabled community. A new white paper from Aerobility and CIVATAglobal says the industry must be inclusive from the outset to realize that goal as passenger drones are introduced. While the concept of integrating air taxis, drone taxis, passenger drones, or flying cars into community transportation systems may … [Read more...] about Passenger Drones Should Benefit the Disabled Community: But Will They? The Need for Inclusivity
Uber Elevate Sells to Joby Aviation: The Advance of Air Taxis and Urban Air Mobility
Uber Elevate, Uber's urban air mobility (UAM) initiative, has been acquired by Joby Aviation. Joby Aviation is a developer of an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) passenger aircraft. As part of the deal, Uber has invested a further $75 million in Joby. While Joby has to date operated without fanfare, a press release announces that the deal brings Joby … [Read more...] about Uber Elevate Sells to Joby Aviation: The Advance of Air Taxis and Urban Air Mobility
