Take a Look at Airbus’ Newly Unveiled Electric Air Taxi
The manufacturer releases new photos and video of the CityAirbus NextGen, a four-seat eVTOL design for passenger transport, medical services, ecotourism, and more.
Airbus’ all-electric CityAirbus NextGen is built for a pilot to fly up to three passengers as far as 50 sm (43 nm), cruising at 75 mph (65 knots). [Courtesy: Christian Keller/Airbus Helicopters]
Key Takeaways:
Airbus officially unveiled the full prototype of its four-seat, zero-emission CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft, designed for various urban air mobility missions such as passenger transport and medical services.
The lift-plus-cruise design features a 50-mile range and 75 mph cruise speed, is initially pilot-operated, and includes an operational automated flight mode for future autonomous capabilities.
The prototype debuted ahead of its anticipated maiden flight later this year, with final testing to occur at Airbus' newly opened dedicated eVTOL test center in Donauwörth, Germany.
No manufacturer secured more aircraft orders in 2023 than Airbus. But the company is always looking to expand its portfolio.
Airbus on Thursday unveiled the full prototype of its four-seat CityAirbus NextGen to the public. The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design makes its debut ahead of its anticipated maiden voyage later this year.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
