Dubai
China has made a big jump in electric and air technology. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a $ 1 billion deal for China’s E20 flying taxis, including 350 taxis. This is the largest electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) order ever.
These taxis are of 5 seats, can fly at a speed of 320 km/h. Having a range of 200 km. The deal is a major achievement for China’s electric aviation sector.
How will booking be done?
People will be able to book air taxi from mobile app. It will be like Uber. Joby is the global partner of Uber. Therefore, it is possible that people can book a taxi with the same app, climb it and also give money. Gradually, this service will also reach hotels and special places. This will make it easier from the airport to its destination.
How much will the rent be?
The correct information about the fare has not been received yet. But according to Conde Nast Traveller, Joby estimates that a trip fare will be around 75 dollars (about 6464 rupees). This will be like an expensive ride of Uber Black. The glass walls and the roof inside the taxi will be windshield. This will see a great view of the city of Dubai during the flight.
How many passengers will be able to sit?
Jobi says that there have been hundreds of air taxi test flights. These flights have been up to a distance of more than 60,000 kilometers. All the aircraft will blow licensed pilots. The company says that all necessary arrangements will be made for the people before starting. A pilot and four passengers will be able to sit in each air taxi. Its top speed will be 320 kilometers per hour.
What is E20 Flying Taxi?
The E20 is a modern electric aircraft, which can perform vertical takeoff. Can land without a runway. It has been created by the TCAB technology company of Shanghai. Its features are…
Seats: 5 people (1 pilot and 4 passengers).
Speed: Maximum 320 km/h.
Range: Fly up to 200 km.
Weight: Light and safe for environment.
Design: Tilt-rotor technology, which makes it a mixture of helicopters and airplanes.
This taxi reduces noise. Pollution also reduces, which makes it ideal for cities.
UAE and China deal
The deal is the result of the partnership started at the China International Import Expo last year. UAE company Autocraft tied up for 350 E20 taxis with TCAB technology. The first delivery will be only when the airworthiness certificate will be available from the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC). The deal will be for low -height tourism and urban air mobility in the Middle East and North Africa.
Why is this special for China?
China has promoted this technology under its ‘low-alltitude economy’ program. The government aims to bring 1 lakh drones and EVTOL aircraft in the air by 2030. The E20 deal shows that China’s technology is winning confidence in the international market. Behind this is China’s cheap aviation and battery supply chain, which makes it cheaper than Europe and America.
What is the use of UAE?
UAE, which is ahead in tourism and modern technology, will take many benefits from this deal…
Tourism: Aerial tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will get a new look.
Urban traffic: Aerial taxi service can start to avoid congestion.
Economic development: This deal will promote UAE’s economy and create new jobs.
Challenges and future
The needs of desert weather, regulatory approval and infrastructure are challenges in implementing this technology. Nevertheless, the plan of TCAB technology has to start from Abu Dhabi and expand it to the surrounding cities. Some people believe that this deal may make China a world leader in electric aviation.