Airbus, Avincis to Explore Europewide Electric Air Taxi Operations

The longtime collaborators will partner to introduce Airbus’ CityAirbus NextGen, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design for a pilot plus three passengers.

Jack Daleo

Friday, June 07, 2024 at 03:48 PM ET

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A digital rendering depicts Airbus’ CityAirbus NextGen with the Avincis color scheme. [Courtesy: Airbus]

Key Takeaways:

Airbus is actively advancing its CityAirbus NextGen, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi designed for urban air mobility and zero-emission operations.
The company recently partnered with Avincis, a major European helicopter operator, to develop operational concepts for the eVTOL, focusing on critical missions like emergency services and search and rescue.
CityAirbus NextGen is designed to carry up to three passengers and a pilot (with future autonomous capabilities) for various uses including passenger transport and emergency medical services, with its maiden flight anticipated this year.
Airbus is strategically building a comprehensive ecosystem for its eVTOL, collaborating with partners on UAM strategy, commercialization, financing, and infrastructure for planned deployments across Europe and other regions.

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Aerospace manufacturing titan Airbus, best known for its commercial airliners, is also developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi variant—and the venture is gaining momentum.

Airbus on Wednesday tapped European helicopter operator and longtime collaborator Avincis as its latest urban air mobility (UAM) partner. The companies plan to develop a concept of operations and mission profiles for the operation of eVTOL air taxis in “target regions” across Europe and beyond.