Airbus flying electric taxi is on track for flight tests in 2018

Airbus flying electric taxi is on track for flight tests in 2018

“City Airbus Project multi-passenger, self-piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (flying electric taxi) is on track for maiden flight in 2018.

London, Airbus Helicopters has recently completed the first full-scale testing for the propeller-and-duct system of the CityAirbus demonstrator – a multi-passenger, self-piloted electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle designed for urban air mobility. During this successful testing phase, the CityAirbus team thoroughly checked the individual performance of the system, powered by Siemens electrical propulsion units.

They will operate the craft along fixed, predetermined routes, with top air speeds of around 80 mph…”

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