Paris, which will host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games next summer, wants to establish a fleet of electric flying taxis. Dirk Hoke, the CEO of Volocopter, made important statements on the subject during the Paris Air Show.
Electric flying taxis to be used in the Paris Summer Olympics
The Paris Air Show, held with the participation of French President Emmanuel Macron, garnered great interest with electric flying taxis. Electric flying taxis, which are considered highly important for green transformation in traffic, will be tested for the first time in Paris in 2024 as a small fleet.
According to the statement made by Dirk Hoke, the first fleet will be established in Paris during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The flying taxis, which are expected to actively transport tourists during the Olympics, are expected to become more widespread in 2028. In fact, the CEO of Volocopter believes that hundreds of taxis could be in the air.
According to a recent study, the United States has surpassed Germany to become the world's second-largest electric car market.
Flying taxis are exciting, but it is important to remember that they face some challenges before becoming a widespread means of transportation. The capacity of current battery technology limits the range of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Therefore, it is expected that the first flights in 2024 will be both short and expensive.
Additionally, a route needs to be established for air traffic. For example, Archer Aviation has started working on flying in Manhattan with its electric 4-person prototype in 2025. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to ensure airspace safety.
Archer Aviation seems to be another pioneer in electric air taxis. They mentioned that they are working with NASA for the 2028 Olympics to be held in Los Angeles. They also stated that they aim for flights to be cost-effective.
