The Year Ahead
How Do the Leading Flying Taxi Companies Compare?
From mini jet engines to souped-up helicopters, here’s a look at what seven noteworthy players are working on.
Flying taxis are coming, sooner than many think. A couple dozen startups, promising quieter and safer rides than in helicopters, have resulted in a crowded industry, backed by billions of dollars in investments and SPAC deals. So far, results have been mixed. Here are seven leaders.
Founded: 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein
Range: 60 miles
Passenger capacity: 4+pilot
Top speed: 150 mph