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The Rise of Electric Helicopters: How eVTOL Aircraft Are Transforming Urban Transportation

Electric helicopters and eVTOL aircraft are transforming urban transportation with air taxis expected in major cities by 2027.

Aviation Desk
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The Rise of Electric Helicopters: How eVTOL Aircraft Are Transforming Urban Transportation

Electric helicopters and eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft are rapidly reshaping the future of urban mobility. Major aerospace companies and startups alike are racing to bring air taxis to cities worldwide, promising to cut commute times dramatically while reducing carbon emissions. With recent FAA certifications and successful test flights in cities like Los Angeles, Dubai, and Singapore, the era of electric air travel is no longer a distant dream — it is arriving now. Industry analysts project the urban air mobility market will exceed 30 billion dollars by 2030, as infrastructure investments in vertiports and charging stations accelerate across major metropolitan areas.

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