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 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi, designed for urban air mobility with capabilities for passenger transport and critical emergency services.
The company has partnered with European helicopter operator Avincis to develop operational concepts and mission profiles for the eVTOL, leveraging Avincis's extensive experience in aerial emergency services across Europe and beyond.
The CityAirbus NextGen, which boasts a simplified single piloting stick and low noise, is expected to make its maiden flight later this year as Airbus builds out a broader urban air mobility ecosystem through various partnerships and pursues certifications.

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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.