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Students Asked to Design Air Taxis That Are Inclusive for Everyone

The Vertical Flight Society partnered with Aerobility for its 39th annual student design competition, which seeks to create air taxis that are accessible to everyone. Courtesy Aerobility
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Vertical Flight Society's 39th annual Student Design Competition is tasking university students with designing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft accessible to passengers with various disabilities for urban air mobility missions.
  • This initiative highlights the crucial need for the emerging eVTOL industry to integrate accessibility into designs from the outset, ensuring future air taxis can serve the widest possible population.
  • Sponsored by Bell and partnered with the UK charity Aerobility, the competition offers cash prizes and an opportunity for winning teams to present their designs at an annual forum.
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As air taxi developers across the globe continue to make advancements in the future of urban mobility, one organization is looking for ways to make sure the aircraft of the future are accessible for all.

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