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The Airbus’s CityAirbus electric air taxi eVTOL aircraft has completed its first takeoff, marking the official start of its flight-test program.

Airbus, the world’s largest airplane manufacturer, also leads an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) initiative.

Earlier this year, CityAirbus opened a 10,700-square-foot test facility in Donauwörth, where it also develops and builds the H135 and H145 light utility helicopters.

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Airbus Helicopters CEO Bruno Even announced X:

“I’m happy to share that the CityAirbus NextGen flight test campaign in Donauwörth, Germany, has started with a first lift-off. A big thank you to all our teams who have contributed to this important step in the marathon that is Advanced Air Mobility.”

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