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.
Students Asked to Design Air Taxis That Are Inclusive for Everyone
Key Takeaways:
- The Vertical Flight Society's 39th annual Student Design Competition challenges students to design accessible electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- Competitors are tasked with creating eVTOLs for urban air mobility that accommodate passengers with a broad spectrum of mobility difficulties or other disabilities.
- This initiative, sponsored by Bell and partnered with Aerobility, aims to ensure that the emerging eVTOL industry considers accessibility from its inception, making future air taxis usable by the widest possible population segment.
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