"During peak rush hour, it can take two hours to reach New York's JFK Airport from Manhattan. In Sao Paulo, like other major metropolises and multi-city conurbations, traffic has gotten so bad that many look upward rather than downward to get around quickly. Outdated metro networks are also congested. For a long time, rudimentary helicopters have been the only urban air mobility option but there are significant limitations to the now well-worn technology."
"Vertical Aerospace's soon-to-be-introduced Valo eVTOL (electric vertical take off and landing aircraft) is set to be a more versatile alternative for private, official, and commercial use. With a zero-emission range of up to 150 miles, the six-passenger vehicle has already drawn interest from major companies such as American Airlines and Japan Airlines. The former put in an order of 250 in order to re-establish shuttle services between dense urban centers and its often far-afield airport hubs. Valo can achieve this without the need of standard runways as the aircraft-equipped with perpendicular propellers-hovers into place."
Peak rush-hour trips to JFK from Manhattan can take two hours and traffic in major cities like Sao Paulo pushes commuters to look upward for alternatives. Rudimentary helicopters have been the only urban air mobility option but they face significant limitations. The Valo eVTOL offers a six-passenger, zero-emission solution with up to 150-mile range and vertical takeoff and landing using perpendicular propellers, eliminating standard runway needs. American Airlines ordered 250 to restore urban-to-airport shuttles and Japan Airlines has also shown interest. Design by OMI prioritizes approachability and manufacturability, and systems come from Honeywell, Syensqo, and Aciturri. The cabin seats four in a tête-à-tête layout with large panoramic glazing.
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