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Air Taxis, Electric Jets, and More in Store for NBAA-BACE

Advanced air mobility firms Joby Aviation, Lilium, and Electra, are among those to be featured at this year’s event in Las Vegas.

Friday, August 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET

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A model of manufacturer Electra’s hybrid-electric, ultra short aircraft—capable of taking off and landing with just 150 feet of runway—will be among the advanced air mobility designs featured at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas. [Courtesy: Electra]

Key Takeaways:

The National Business Aviation Association's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will feature an Emerging Tech Pavilion highlighting advanced air mobility (AAM) innovations.
The event will showcase leading electric and hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturers, including Joby Aviation, Lilium, and Electra.
These companies are developing diverse designs, such as vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) jets and ultra-short takeoff aircraft, poised to revolutionize on-demand air mobility.

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The manufacturers of a jet with the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability of a helicopter, an aircraft that needs only a soccer field-sized space to soar, and more outlandish designs will feature at the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place from October 22-24 in Las Vegas.

The annual event, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and nearby Henderson Executive Airport (KHND), will include an Emerging Tech Pavilion showcasing a who’s who of advanced air mobility (AAM) companies developing technology that has the potential to shape aviation’s future.

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.