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Electric Air Taxis Could Fly Passengers at 2032 Brisbane Olympics, City Says

The Brisbane City Council last week released a proposal to overhaul the city’s transportation system, including the potential introduction of urban air mobility services.

Tuesday, September 03, 2024 at 04:24 PM ET

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Boeing air taxi subsidiary Wisk Aero and vertiport developer Skyports Infrastructure are collaborating to launch a self-flying air taxi service in Australia’s Queensland region. [Courtesy: Wisk Aero]

Key Takeaways:

Brisbane is planning to integrate Urban Air Mobility (UAM), including electric air taxis (eVTOLs), into its transportation network for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The city council's proposal outlines the need for significant infrastructure development, such as vertiports, and requires strong collaboration across all levels of government (local, state, and federal).
The goal is to have the UAM system operational by 2031, with potential involvement from companies like Boeing's Wisk Aero, aiming to create a lasting transport legacy for the city and surrounding region.

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The city of Brisbane, Australia, is preparing to welcome urban air mobility (UAM) aircraft for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games—including, potentially, electric air taxis.

The Brisbane City Council last week published a proposal outlining an array of improvements to the city’s transportation system that could be made in time for the Games, with UAM among them. Such a project would require collaboration across all levels of government to install special infrastructure in city centers, including domestic and private airports.

Jack Daleo

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.