Uber is holding its Uber Elevate Summit this week at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles, where industry leaders are discussing the future of metropolitan air transportation. Two well-established GA manufacturers, Slovenia’s Pipistrel and Brazil’s Embraer, revealed conceptual eVTOL designs at this year’s Summit.
Embraer Unveils eVTOL Design at Uber Elevate Summit
Key Takeaways:
- Uber's Elevate Summit in Los Angeles showcased new conceptual eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) designs from industry leaders.
- Established GA manufacturers Pipistrel (Slovenia) and Embraer (Brazil) unveiled their eVTOL concepts, with EmbraerX emphasizing safety, affordability, and low noise/emissions.
- Pipistrel announced plans to partner with Elan to develop a scalable eVTOL model for 2-6 passengers, with ambitions for large-scale production.
- These companies are among five potential eVTOL developers selected for the Uber Elevate concept, with UberAir test flights scheduled for 2020 and commercial service aiming for 2023.
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