Air taxis are becoming increasingly popular for travelers who want to avoid the hassle and delays associated with traditional commercial airlines. Here are the top 10 air taxi services around the world:
Uber Elevate: Uber Elevate is Uber’s air taxi service, which is currently in development. The service will offer short flights in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in cities around the world.
Lilium: Lilium is a German air taxi company that is developing a five-seater electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company plans to launch its air taxi service in 2025.
Joby Aviation: Joby Aviation is another eVTOL air taxi company that is in development. The company plans to launch its service in 2024, offering flights in its five-seater aircraft in cities across the United States.
EHang: EHang is a Chinese air taxi company that offers autonomous passenger drones for short flights around the city of Guangzhou. The company plans to expand its service to other cities in China and around the world.
Volocopter: Volocopter is a German air taxi company that offers autonomous air taxis for short flights around cities. The company has conducted successful test flights in Dubai and Singapore and plans to launch its service in 2024.
CityAirbus
CityAirbus is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft developed by the European aerospace company Airbus. The aircraft is designed for use in urban environments, with the goal of providing a safe, sustainable, and efficient mode of transportation for commuters and city dwellers.
The CityAirbus is an all-electric aircraft that can carry up to four passengers and a pilot. It has a cruising speed of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a range of approximately 15 miles (25 km), making it ideal for short urban journeys. The aircraft features a ducted rotor system that provides lift and thrust, allowing it to take off and land vertically like a helicopter.
Vy VTOL
The Vy VTOL is capable of carrying up to four passengers and a pilot, and has a range of approximately 450 miles (725 km). It is designed to fly at a cruising speed of 405 mph (650 km/h), which is significantly faster than traditional ground transportation options. The aircraft is also equipped with advanced avionics and communication systems, as well as safety features such as redundant flight control systems and a ballistic parachute.
Bell Air Taxi
The Bell Nexus is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft that can carry up to five passengers and a pilot. It is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system, which includes six tilting ducted fans that provide lift and thrust. The fans can be rotated to allow the aircraft to take off and land vertically, and then tilted forward to provide forward flight.
Wisk Air Taxi
Wisk Aero is a US-based aerospace company that is focused on developing all-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxis. The company has designed its air taxi to be safe, quiet, and environmentally friendly, with the goal of revolutionizing urban transportation.
The Wisk Aero air taxi is a two-passenger aircraft that uses eight independent lift fans for vertical takeoff and landing. The aircraft then transitions to horizontal flight using a pusher propeller, which provides greater efficiency and speed. The aircraft is powered by a battery system that enables it to fly for up to 25 miles (40 km) on a single charge.
AirSpaceX Air Taxi
AirSpaceX is an American aerospace company that is developing an all-electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi, the MOBi-One. The MOBi-One is designed to be a safe, fast, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation for urban commuters.
The AirSpaceX MOBi-One air taxi features four tilting ducted fans that provide lift and thrust for vertical takeoff and landing, and then tilt forward for efficient horizontal flight. The aircraft is designed to carry up to four passengers and a pilot, and has a range of approximately 70 miles (112 km) and a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph).
