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Air Taxis: New Mobility in Urban Areas<\/h1>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” el_class=”solution-intro”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Companies from different backgrounds have recently begun developing new urban air mobility solutions.<\/p>\n

These new aircraft prototypes aim to offer a radical solution to traffic problems in urban areas. Commonly known as air taxis or \u2018flying taxis\u2019, it is expected that they will become an alternative mode of travel within a decade.<\/p>\n

The potential market for this new form of transport is demonstrated by the numerous projects launched by leading aeronautic and car manufacturers, start-ups and even car hire service companies.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1338″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”listing-h3-arrow”]<\/p>\n

A Realistic Emerging Future for Urban Air Mobility<\/h3>\n

More than 150 Urban Air Mobility projects are already underway. Some companies aim at connecting short distances in a city, others at providing better inter-city links for commuters, businesses and travellers.<\/p>\n

To meet global emission targets, these new vehicles must be quiet and have a low carbon footprint.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”listing-h3-arrow”]<\/p>\n

Pioneering Innovative Technology<\/h3>\n

Current projects are focused on innovative propeller designs enabling electric aircraft to take-off and land vertically. Capacity is expected at between two to four passengers. The aircraft also benefit from progress made in battery technology and flight automation.[\/vc_column_text]

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\n [vc_column_text el_class=”accordeon-txt-left”]Carbon fibers are a must-have material for air taxi designers looking for lightweight and durable composites. Toray Carbon Fibers Europe has the widest range of carbon fibers on the market combined with first-hand experience in the Aeronautic industry. Our Torayca\u00ae Carbon Fibers are THE<\/strong> high-performance solution for your projects.<\/p>\n
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They Trust Us: A Lilium and Toray Partnership<\/h3>\n

On 14 July 2020, Toray signed a partnership with the German start-up company Lilium.
\nLilium\u2019s<\/a> pioneering 100% electric aircraft will use Torayca\u00ae carbon fibers and composite materials for its fuselage, wings, blades and other structural components.<\/div>\n

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