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Volocopter Nails 1st eVTOL Air Taxi Flight in NYC

Showcase Adds to Sustainable Brand's Bonafides

Volocopter completed its first flight test out of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in New York City using a crewed Volocopter 2X.

The test took place at a showcase of sustainable travel tech hosted by the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, along with the city's Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). The Volocopter 2X got to be a star of the event, having conducted actual flights in some of the busiest, most populated cities on Earth. The firm was undoubtedly happy to snag some primo photography of their baby jetting across the iconic Lower Manhattan skyline, passing by the distant Brooklyn Bridge. While some concern arose regarding the middling East River weather conditions, the demo went off without a hitch.

“The Adams Administration has been a leader in driving technology innovation and economic growth while simultaneously improving quality of life," said Andrew Kimball of the NYCEDC. "EDC’s new strategy for the Downtown Manhattan Heliport reflects these priorities while making it an industry leader in the embrace of eVTOLS – a quieter and greener helicopter alternative – while at the same time facilitating maritime freight with last mile e-bike deliveries that takes trucks off the roads.”

“A New York City flight has always been on Volocopter’s mind when designing an eVTOL that could be safe and quiet enough to fly its busy skies," said managing director of Volocopter Christian Bauer. "Our flight in NYC proves that we have everything required to make this emerging technology flourish in this city. This event was an amazing opportunity to showcase how electric air taxis can elevate the quality of life in a city that never sleeps. We are confident this will open doors to air taxi commercial operations in more cities in the U.S., and we look forward to flying again soon in the Big Apple."

FMI: www.volocopter.com

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