Air taxis – manned, all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircrafts
Bovenschulte, M; Hungerland, T. (2024) Flugtaxis – bemannte, vollelektrische Senkrechtstarter (Aktualisierung 2024). Themenkurzprofil Nr. 74. Büro für Technikfolgen-Abschätzung beim Deutschen Bundestag (TAB). doi:10.5445/IR/1000179498
This topic brief examines the technological maturity, operational concepts, and regulatory challenges of electric vertical take‑off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis. It highlights potential benefits—including urban congestion relief, emission reduction, and new mobility services—alongside safety considerations, infrastructure needs, air‑traffic integration, and environmental impacts. The brief provides an early assessment of how eVTOL systems could transform regional and urban transport if regulatory frameworks and public acceptance evolve accordingly. [tab-beim-b...ndestag.de]
Publication type:
policy brief
Publication language:
German
Publication date:
2025-03
Publication URL:
https://doi.org/10.5445/IR/1000179498
Institute:
Office of Technology Assessment at the German Bundestag (TAB) (TAB)
Country:
Germany
Project:
Horizon scanning - detecting scientific and technical trends and socio-economic developments in early development stages (TAB)

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