The Chinese government is supporting the development of the air taxi industry through its investment in eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) technology and infrastructure. Here are some key examples:
- China Low Altitude Economic Alliance and EHang Holdings: The China Low Altitude Economic Alliance has projected that China could potentially have 100,000 eVTOLs serving as family vehicles or air taxis by 2030. EHang Holdings, a Chinese flying taxi company, has partnered with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China to collaborate on developing and training operator and maintenance staff for large civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
- Government and Industry Collaboration for Joby Aviation: Joby Aviation, a U.S. company developing eVTOL aircraft, has received the delivery of an aircraft from the U.S. Air Force AFWERX Agility Prime program. This aircraft will be used by NASA to evaluate the integration of eVTOL vehicles into national airspace, with the goal of understanding how they could be used for everyday transportation.
- Air Taxi Company, China University Team for Operator Training: EHang Holdings, a Chinese air taxi company, has partnered with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China to collaborate on developing and training operator and maintenance staff for large civil unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). This partnership aims to improve industry awareness, professional knowledge, core skills, psychological quality, safety awareness, and policy understanding among the teams.
Through these initiatives, the Chinese government is not only investing in the technology behind air taxis but also in the training and infrastructure necessary for their safe and efficient operation. This support is part of a broader strategy to develop the low-altitude economy and position China as a leader in the emerging air taxi industry.
12/9/2024 04:56am
