Volocopter Reveals Plans to Launch Singapore Air Taxis by 2024
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Volocopter revealed a detailed plan this week to launch an urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem in Singapore as soon as 2024.
Volocopter envisions eVTOL flights for Singapore commuters and business travelers by 2030. [Courtesy Volocopter]
Key Takeaways:
Volocopter plans to launch an urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem in Singapore by 2024, beginning with tourist flights and expanding to business and commuter services by 2030, including cross-border routes.
This initiative is projected to generate $3.1 billion USD in economic benefits and create 1,300 local jobs in Singapore, with plans for four to six "VoloPorts" by 2030.
The company is also studying the feasibility of establishing eVTOL manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Singapore, reinforcing Asia's role as a key market for Volocopter's future aircraft.
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Volocopter revealed a detailed plan this week to launch an urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem in Singapore as soon as 2024.
The announcement is the latest signal that the Germany-based company continues to view Asia as a key market in the emerging eVTOL industry.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
