Fresh investment gives flying taxi startup Lilium a little more lift

Like a number of others in the field, German startup Lilium is out to shake up the world of aviation with an all-electric air taxi, and has just picked up a little more momentum by way of an additional US$35-million investment. This latest injection of… Continue reading Fresh investment gives flying taxi startup Lilium a little more lift

EHang commits to building air taxi terminal for China

Just last month, China’s air mobility company EHang announced plans to fly into Europe and set up shop in Seville, Spain. Now the firm has partnered with the City of Hezhou in Guangxi Province, China, to build a tourism-focused terminal for its air tax… Continue reading EHang commits to building air taxi terminal for China

Volocopter and Grab team up to find “hottest routes” in Southeast Asia

As part of its grand plans to establish a flying taxi service in the region, and ultimately, across the world, Volocopter has embarked on a new feasibility study to uncover high-potential routes between megacities in Southeast Asia.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Volocopter and Grab team up to find “hottest routes” in Southeast Asia

Boeing throws its weight behind Larry Page's flying taxi startup

Kitty Hawk first showed off its Cora aircraft last year and now Boeing has come onboard

With the backing of Google co-founder Larry Page, California-based startup Kitty Hawk already has some noteworthy names attached to its flying taxi endeavors. And it has now found another in heavyweight Boeing, with the industry veteran teaming up with its fresh-faced counterpart to accelerate the age of electric aviation.

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Uber shows off aircraft cabin and declares flying taxi plans for Melbourne

With plans already in the pipe to lift its flying taxis into the air over Dallas and Los Angeles, Uber has now added Melbourne to the list. The announcement marks the first pilot city outside the US for the forthcoming but highly speculative … Continue reading Uber shows off aircraft cabin and declares flying taxi plans for Melbourne