The future of the air taxi: still very much up in the air⁠

Enrique Dans's Medium article assesses the progress and challenges of the air taxi industry. While technological advancements and company collaborations show promise, the article highlights substantial hurdles, including past failures and unmet deadlines. Several companies are actively pursuing commercial flights, aiming for launches within the next few years, but the article questions whether these ambitious goals are realistic. The author points to regulatory developments in the United States, such as new pilot training guidelines, but notes the sector remains fraught with uncertainty. Ultimately, the piece explores whether air taxis will become a viable mode of transportation or remain a distant prospect. This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «The future of the air taxi: still very much up in the air«