Tag: flying taxis

Air Taxis May Start Operations in 2025: FAA

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a plan on Tuesday to start air taxi operations in the country as early as 2025—opening the pathway toward a futuristic mode of transportation within urban regions. An air taxi is a flight service that uses small aircraft to transport people over short distances. They typically offer a…


US Agency Will Review FAA Efforts on ‘Flying Taxi’ Rules

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General said on Monday it will review progress by regulators in establishing the basis for certifying lower-altitude aircraft known as “flying taxis.” While interest in Urban Air Mobility, or highly automated aircraft that can be used for passengers and cargo and are designed to operate in populated areas,…