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 lead its flying car initiative.
- The company plans to launch "Uber Elevate," a new service offering on-demand urban air taxis utilizing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
- Uber aims to serve as a "catalyst" to enable and accelerate the urban electric VTOL market, rather than developing the aircraft itself.
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