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Electric Air Taxis Begin Flights Over New York City

The first electric air taxis have commenced flights over New York City, marking a new era for urban air travel. These electric aircraft aim to offer faster transportation, potentially transforming commutes between airports.

28 Apr, 12:00 — 28 Apr, 12:00
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The GuardianMostly Factual4d ago

It’s not a helicopter: can this electric aircraft transform New York air travel?

Joby Aviation says its ‘quiet’ aircraft travels to Manhattan from JFK in 10 minutes at a ‘premium car service’ price It’s neither a bird nor a plane, and it is vehemently not a helicopter, but instead this week some New Yorkers witnessed an “electric vertical takeoff and landing” aircraft buzzing around the city, which developers say could revolutionize travel in New York. Joby Aviation’s fully electric aircraft conducted multiple flights from JFK airport in Queens to Manhattan in recent days...

By Adam Gabbatt in New York

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First report: 24ur · 28 Apr, 06:10Full coverage: 4 · 7hWindow: 7h
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24ur28 Apr, 06:10First to report

Nad New Yorkom prvi električni leteči taksi

2h later
cdm-me28 Apr, 08:30

Leteći taksi poletio u Njujorku: Može da preveze pet osoba, od aerodroma do aerodroma za manje od 10 minuta

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The Guardian28 Apr, 12:00

It’s not a helicopter: can this electric aircraft transform New York air travel?

1h later
index-hr28 Apr, 13:08Latest update

Prvi električni zračni taksiji poletjeli iznad New Yorka

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