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Curitiba could host Latin America’s first flying car takeoff in March

  • January 22, 2023
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OUR hang upChinese company in the urban air mobility segment, has chosen Curitiba to conduct the first flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft (eVVOL)

OUR hang upChinese company in the urban air mobility segment, has chosen Curitiba to conduct the first flight of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft (eVVOL) in Latin America. This equipment is closest to the famous “flying cars” of fiction, and many hope that this device represents an innovation for urban mobility on a global scale. The initiative to use the capital of Parana was presented by the mayor. Raphael Greca last Thursday (19), at Palace 29 Marchcity ​​hall building

eVTOL is the device closest to the famous “flying cars” of fiction, and many expect this device to be an innovation for urban mobility.

The mayor received deputies AT Globalrepresentatives of EHang in the country, and began the feasibility study procedure for taking off. Greek explained:

“This afternoon, the future landed at Curitiba City Hall. We were introduced to the eVTOL and, as an innovative city, we sanctioned research into this type of vehicle to travel through the skies of Curitiba. I want this to happen as soon as possible because I want Curitiba to enter through the front door in the future.”

The first drone demonstration is expected to take place between the days March 22 and 24during the fourth edition Smart City Curitiba Expo. The politician concluded:this would be a great 330th birthday present for Curitiba“.

EHang will seek to regulate manned eVTOL flights with Anac

To consolidate this idea, the authorities will seek to regulate manned flights in this segment directly with the National Civil Aviation Agency. (Anak). Alexander Daltro, CEO of AT Global, mentioned that Curitiba was chosen as the “perfect showcase” for launching eVTOL operations in Latin America. The mayor of the city was presented with a miniature copy EH216 AABeVTOL, which is on the market for two-passenger manned flights.

The mayor was presented with a miniature copy of the EH216 AAV, eVTOL, which is on the market for manned flights up to two passengers.

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“Curitiba is a city that offers all the conditions for testing breakthrough technology such as eVTOL. We want to show all of Brazil and Latin America that we are facing something that could change the way we think about urban air mobility. It is an absolutely safe technology, already proven on thousands of flights around the world.”

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The flying car, developed by Embraer, will receive funding of BRL 490 million through BNDES.
The contribution covers 75% of the eVTOL R&D phase.

Source: Bem Parana, Curitiba News.

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