More than 7,000 attendees of this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas stopped by Bell Helicopter’s exhibit to get a sneak peek at “the future of urban air transportation.” Among the guests lined up for the Air Taxi virtual reality ride were Silicon Valley guru Guy Kawasaki and Avengers actor Anthony Mackie, though they presumably skipped the line and the two-hour wait.
Bell’s Air Taxi VR Experience a Hit at CES
Key Takeaways:
- Bell Helicopter showcased its vision for urban air transportation, including an air taxi virtual reality experience, at CES 2018, attracting over 7,000 attendees.
- Bell has partnered with Uber Air to develop aircraft for short-distance urban operations, aiming to launch "flying cars" and air taxis as early as 2020.
- The company's design emphasizes comfort and a connected experience, with its CEO and the FAA acknowledging the imminent arrival of this technology to address global transportation challenges.
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