German air-taxi startup Volocopter is pressing ahead with plans to launch commercial service at the Paris Olympics next summer, despite mounting opposition.
Volocopter will be re-evaluating its plans to introduce advanced air mobility (AAM) services here after it failed to secure local “cost-sharing partners.”
Volocopter has conducted crewed flight tests of its 2X electric- vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) prototype at Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Florida.
Volocopter and the Bristow Group have partnered to launch aerial mobility services with a firm order for two VoloCity air taxis and options for up to 78 more.
Extensive survey results from across the AAM industry reveal deep skepticism about the prospects for near-term passenger services and urban air mobility.
Beta's surge boosted by production readiness, strong balance sheet and clear path to market for Alia CX-300 electric conventional-takeoff-and-landing aircraft.
Volocopter’s window to certify the VoloCity ahead of the Olympics is tight, but the real challenge is developing a larger version with a stronger business case.
Eve Air Mobility and its parent company Embraer have announced the selection of the first air taxi manufacturing plant in Brazil, located in the city of Taubate in Sao Paulo state.