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Urban Air Mobility - Hype or Hope?

Mariya Tarabanovska

When the whole world seems to be falling apart due to the actions taken by global political leaders faced with COVID-19 threats, what hopes are there for the near-term future to be more safe and sustainable? The new 'normal’ of the aerospace industry is indeed terrifying with thousands on furlough and laid-off. If there are any changes ahead, what are they and which directions are they coming from?


Arguably, those looking at the future of flight, in particular, Urban Air Mobility (or 'the flying taxis'), are feeling positive that the current difficulties will turn out to be opportunities for electric-powered aircraft set to carry people around one day. Are you?

 




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A vision of sustainable London served by an electrical vertical take-off and landing aircraft


We would welcome your comments regarding the topic of Urban Air Mobility and electrical vertical take-off and landing aircraft here as well as in our Q&A session at the end of the UAM - Hype or Hope webinar next week; please see the link below: https://bit.ly/2BjlpRh


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    Mariya Tarabanovska:

    When the whole world seems to be falling apart due to the actions taken by global political leaders faced with COVID-19 threats, what hopes are there for the near-term future to be more safe and sustainable?




    I think the answer to that depends on who is paying the bill - if governments step in to save national airlines and prop up the industry, then they can demand greener and safer technologies in return. If they don't then it's a return to business as usual.


    Personally, my view is that unless the concept vehicles for UAM have a direct military use, then funding will be low for that particular aspect


    Probably both the best of times and the worst of times to be in the aviation sector


    Regards


    OMS


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    Mariya Tarabanovska:

    When the whole world seems to be falling apart due to the actions taken by global political leaders faced with COVID-19 threats, what hopes are there for the near-term future to be more safe and sustainable?




    I think the answer to that depends on who is paying the bill - if governments step in to save national airlines and prop up the industry, then they can demand greener and safer technologies in return. If they don't then it's a return to business as usual.


    Personally, my view is that unless the concept vehicles for UAM have a direct military use, then funding will be low for that particular aspect


    Probably both the best of times and the worst of times to be in the aviation sector


    Regards


    OMS


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