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Electric air taxis just completed their first real-world flights in New York City, turning a traffic-choked hour-long journey into a breezy 10-minute ride. The quiet, zero-emission aircraft could transform how millions of people move through congested cities.
Joby Aviation just completed the first point-to-point electric air taxi flight in New York City, connecting JFK Airport to Manhattan in under 10 minutes. The zero-emission aircraft could transform how millions of people navigate one of America's most congested cities.
A British electric aircraft just aced the hardest test in aviation history, proving flying taxis can safely switch from helicopter to airplane mode mid-flight. This breakthrough brings zero-emission air travel closer to your daily commute.
Dubai just finished building the world's first purpose-built flying taxi station, bringing sci-fi transportation to everyday life. Commercial flights could launch by year's end, making the city a testing ground for the future of urban travel.
An Israeli startup just flew one of the world's largest unmanned electric cargo drones, carrying 550 pounds without a pilot onboard. The aircraft is already revolutionizing how aid and supplies reach remote areas.
Electric air taxis are finally moving from concept to reality, with the FAA launching eight pilot programs across 26 states that could put these quiet, vertical takeoff aircraft in American skies as early as summer 2024. After years of waiting, companies like Joby and Archer can now begin limited passenger flights while proving safety in real-world conditions.
A Chinese company just flew the world's largest electric flying taxi, and it can carry up to 10 passengers across nearly 1,000 miles. The successful test brings us closer to a future where hopping into an air taxi is as normal as catching an Uber.
Saudi Arabia is partnering with Vertical Aerospace to build the Middle East's first electric flying taxi manufacturing facility. The groundbreaking project will create jobs and position the kingdom as a leader in zero-emission aviation.
An Australian aerospace engineer just flew a battery-powered drone at 411 mph, breaking the previous record in a thrilling back-and-forth rivalry that's pushing electric aviation to new heights. The friendly competition has seen speeds jump from 300 to 411 mph in less than two years.
A massive electric aircraft just completed a breakthrough test flight that brings us closer to clean, quiet air travel. AutoFlight's Matrix seats 10 passengers and could revolutionize both cargo transport and emergency response.
A Michigan startup is taking orders for a single-passenger flying vehicle that could help you skip traffic jams by next year. The $156,000 Velocitor X-1 promises anyone who can ride a snowmobile can learn to fly it.
Eve Air Mobility just proved its electric air taxi can fly and secured $150 million to keep the dream airborne. The twin milestones bring urban flying cabs closer to reality by 2028.
A sleek new electric aircraft just arrived in New York with plans to transform brutal multi-hour commutes into quick flights across the city. Vertical Aerospace's zero-emission air taxi could whisk passengers from JFK to Manhattan in minutes starting in 2028.