Up, up, and away: The future of air mobility

Flying taxis may no longer be a flight of fancy. While the challenges are real, this segment of advanced air mobility is ready for takeoff.

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Soaring interest

Investments in advanced air mobility (AAM) reached nearly $7 billion in 2021. While funding has since softened, interest remains high—especially for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Modern electric ecological eVTOL aircraft from below

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Future mobility 2022: Hype transitions into reality

The sky’s the limit

By 2030, eVTOL (pronounced “ee-vee-tol”) aircraft could offer a safe, affordable, and sustainable way to travel and represent a multibillion-dollar market opportunity.

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Advanced air mobility in 2030

A changing landscape

Flying taxis and other eVTOL aircraft may sound futuristic, but industry leaders believe the technology is already feasible and could change how people live and commute.

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The Next Normal – The future of air mobility: Electric aircraft and flying taxis

A new contender

Passenger AAM flights are poised to have bigger fleets and more—but much shorter—daily flights than the world’s largest airlines. Hurdles may include pilot training and aircraft maintenance and repair.

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Great Expectations: What’s required for AAM players to become some of the largest airlines in the world

Ground control

Flying above will mean addressing infrastructure challenges below—specifically, creating spaces for takeoff and landing. Three potential archetypes could emerge.

To take off, flying taxis first need places to land