Uber this week announced a new installment in its flying car initiative. Former NASA advanced aircraft engineer Mark Moore, who worked for the federal agency for 30 years, has joined Uber as director of engineering for aviation.
Uber Hires Former NASA Engineer to Drive Flying Car Initiative Forward
Key Takeaways:
- Uber has hired former NASA advanced aircraft engineer Mark Moore as Director of Engineering for Aviation to advance its flying car initiative.
- The company plans to launch "Uber Elevate," a service utilizing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for on-demand air taxis in urban areas.
- Uber's role is not to develop the VTOL aircraft itself, but to act as a catalyst and accelerant to enable and build the ecosystem for urban electric VTOL air travel.
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