Airbus, Avincis to Explore Europewide Electric Air Taxi Operations

The longtime collaborators will partner to introduce Airbus’ CityAirbus NextGen, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) design for a pilot plus three passengers.

Jack Daleo

Friday, June 07, 2024 at 03:48 PM ET

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A digital rendering depicts Airbus’ CityAirbus NextGen with the Avincis color scheme. [Courtesy: Airbus]

Key Takeaways:

Airbus is actively advancing its CityAirbus NextGen, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi, designed for urban air mobility and applications like passenger transport, medical services, and ecotourism.
The company recently partnered with Avincis, a major European helicopter operator, to develop operational concepts and mission profiles for the eVTOL, specifically exploring its potential in emergency and life-saving missions across Europe and beyond.
CityAirbus NextGen features a zero-emission, lift-plus-cruise design capable of carrying a pilot and three passengers, with a 50 sm range and 75 mph cruise speed, a unique single piloting stick, and is slated for its maiden flight later this year as Airbus builds a comprehensive urban air mobility ecosystem.

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Aerospace manufacturing titan Airbus, best known for its commercial airliners, is also developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi variant—and the venture is gaining momentum.

Airbus on Wednesday tapped European helicopter operator and longtime collaborator Avincis as its latest urban air mobility (UAM) partner. The companies plan to develop a concept of operations and mission profiles for the operation of eVTOL air taxis in “target regions” across Europe and beyond.