When we say Airbus we all think of airplanes. However, this company has never hidden its ambitions to produce flying taxis. Since noise is likely to be a big problem as the number of aircraft increases, Airbus is already offering solutions and setting standards with a new generation of flying taxis, CityAirbus.

The fully electric CityAirbus, with vertical take-off and landing capabilities, has been in development since 2015. The primary goal of the aircraft is to avoid ground traffic, and it is designed for personal use. The previous version looks like a futuristic helicopter.

CityAirbus has fixed wings and a V-shaped tail, and is powered by eight propellers. Although the specifications have not been revealed, the new spacecraft offers enough space for four people and will allow a range of about 80 km. The maximum speed that the flying EV will reach is 75 mph (120 km / h). Airbus claims that the noise will be less than 65 decibels during the flight, or less than 70 decibels during the landing, which is less compared to a vacuum cleaner.

So far, 242 tests have been performed on the ground and in the air, as well as 1,000 kilometers covered with the previous version. Based on previous knowledge and experience, a new generation of CityAirbus was presented, whose first flight is expected in 2023, and obtaining a certificate in 2025.

Source: Airbus