In a groundbreaking advancement for sustainable air travel, Sirius Aviation AG has unveiled the world’s first hydrogen-electric eVTOL. This state-of-the-art aircraft, revealed at the MOVE Expo in London, promises to redefine the way we think about air travel, blending cutting-edge technology with environmental consciousness.
Biomimicry, also known as biologically inspired engineering, involves the study and imitation of nature to help solve human challenges. The aviation sector is filled with examples of biomimicry which have provided engineers with invaluable insights from the flight of birds to the movement of sharks.
As a result of carefully studying the movement of animals, we have been able to make aircraft lighter and more fuel-efficient. Few projects, though, look as close to the real thing as the Macrobat, a new bird-shaped air taxi that can take off with a nearly vertical trajectory.
The aviation sector is filled with innovations that are setting the tone for the future with eVTOL aircraft leading the charge. Several companies have created impressive designs but this new Transwing design is something else offering improved efficiency across the board.
Image Credit: Jaunt Air Mobility
For some time, we’ve seen countless concepts of what an eVTOL air taxi may look like but this is not what you’d typically expect. Introducing Jaunt Air Mobility’s Reduced Rotor Operating Speed Aircraft, or ROSA for short.
This particular eVTOL air taxi seems to combine a helicopter and small aeroplane but it does seem to be the real deal. If you consider that safety and certification are the biggest obstacles the flying car market has to face, this eVTOL air taxi seems to be on the right track, or is it?
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A flying taxi is once again taking centre stage as Alaka’i Technologies have developed the Skai prototype. It is a hydrogen-powered eVTOL flying taxi with an impressive 400-mile range that can comfortably seat five passengers. What’s more is that they are actually in the process of getting FAA certification which means it could be in our skies sooner than we think.
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