New ‘flying taxis’ from France will fly passengers at the 2024 Olympics

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🚁 New ‘flying taxis’ from France will fly passengers at the 2024 Olympics.

Paris is setting the stage for a transportation revolution as it prepares for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games by planning a fleet of electric flying taxis. The integration of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) is positioned to reshape urban air mobility, with the French capital potentially becoming the first to commercially fly taxis if European regulators approve. While initial battery limitations restrict the range and capacity of eVTOLs, advancements in airspace management and technological innovation are expected to propel the industry forward.

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