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Airbus’ “Flying Taxi” Completes Successful First Flight

Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11:17 PM ET

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The Airbus-developed Vahana electric aircraft successfully completed its first self-piloted flight on January 31, 2018, in Pendleton, Oregon, reaching a height of 16 feet.
Designed as the "Alpha One" to carry a single passenger, the project was created in 2016 by Airbus, Vahana, and A3.
Following these successful initial tests, the Vahana team plans further development and flight testing, and has partnered with MAGicALL for new motors.

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Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.