The US company Joby Aviation has applied for an air taxi certificate in the UK. About says on the company’s website.
“California-based Joby Aviation announced that it has applied for UK certification for its groundbreaking design. “This makes Joby aviation the first eVTOL electric VTOL developer to request overseas verification of US certification.”
The company noted that it has been working for over 10 years to create an electric air taxi that can carry five passengers, including the pilot. The maximum speed of such an aircraft is 200 km / h. Flight range – 150 km. The air taxi is equipped with six electric motors; Almost any area can be used for takeoff and landing.
Previously reportedThat two passengers had a nervous breakdown in Sochi because of the Hyundai taxi instead of the business class.