Imagine being stuck in Mumbai's rickshaw maze or Jakarta's bumper-to-bumper roads—now picture hopping on an electric air taxi to skip the chaos! 🚁✨
On Friday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launched a pilot program to fast-track eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. These projects will team up state and local bodies with private innovators to test safe, scalable urban flights.
Across at least five public-private partnerships, expect everything from short city hops and airport shuttles to cargo runs, medical transports, and even emergency support—all in greener, quieter aircraft.
Joby Aviation is already hyped, suggesting some locations could see these crafts buzzing overhead ahead of full FAA certification in late 2024. How cool is that? 😎
It's a global sprint: India, the Chinese mainland, and the United Arab Emirates are also gearing up for air taxi rollouts. Southeast Asian skies could be next on the map! 📍✈️
FAA chief Bryan Bedford says lessons from these pilots will shape nationwide rules for tomorrow's urban air networks. Ready to #TakeFlight? 🚀🌏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
