For the first time since releasing its 98-page “Elevate” manifesto last October, Uber revealed the details of its air-taxi ambitions at this week’s Uber Elevate Summit in Dallas. Announcing a number of partnerships, from aircraft companies to real estate developers, Uber vowed to have its app-based regional air travel service testing in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, as well as Dubai, by 2020. Uber’s chief product officer Jeff Holden said that UberAir is the “natural next step” for the company, and lawmakers also believe it is the next step for a region with a rich aviation history.
With UberAir Partnership, Dallas Aims to Become a Hub for Air Taxis
Key Takeaways:
- Uber unveiled details of its "UberAir" air-taxi service, aiming to begin testing its app-based regional air travel using VTOL aircraft in Dallas-Ft. Worth and Dubai by 2020.
- The company has formed partnerships with aircraft manufacturers like Pipistrel, Embraer, Bell Helicopter, and Aurora Flight Services to develop the VTOLs, and with Hillwood for creating "vertiport" landing sites.
- Dallas-Ft. Worth was selected as a primary test market due to its rich aviation history, significant growth potential, business-friendly environment, and large pilot population.
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