US Air Taxis Reach New Global Market
Summary
American companies Archer and Joby are entering the Middle East market to test and launch electric air taxis, known as eVTOLs. These air taxis are designed for short-distance urban travel and have signed agreements to begin operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.Key Facts
- eVTOL stands for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, designed for urban transportation.
- Archer and Joby, two U.S. companies, will test eVTOLs in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- Archer has started flight tests in Abu Dhabi, while Joby plans to launch in Ras al Khaimah and prepare for Dubai.
- These taxis aim to support luxury tourism and premium transport in the Gulf region.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given preliminary certifications to both companies.
- eVTOLs are quieter and seen as safer than traditional helicopters due to multiple propellers and redundancies.
- Chinese companies like AutoFlight, EHang, and TCab are also developing eVTOLs.
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