Flying Taxi โฃServices Set to Launch inโข Saudi Arabia by 2030
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Fly Now aviation Arabia plans to introduce electric helicopter-based flying taxi services across Saudiโ Arabia by 2030, according to a report in Al-Marsad newspaper,โค citingโ Inteliโข News and company CEO iPhone Winter. the โinitiative aimsโ to โขprovide an innovative transportation alternative in major cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Ula, and Asir.
Beyond passenger transport utilizing pre-defined flight paths, Fly Now Aviation Arabia intends to offer airโข ambulance services, cargo transport, and firefighting supportโ within the next โtwo years.
Aโ single flight in aโข flying taxi will cost approximately 100โฃ Saudi Riyals, with a range of up โto 50 kilometers. The service will leverage advanced automated flight technology for efficient operation.The โcompany states the cost ofโ each electric helicopter will begin at $373,000, substantially lower than competitors’ prices, โwhich can exceed 5 million euros.These helicopters boast 360-degree maneuverability, operate with noise levels of no more than 55 decibels at 150 meters altitude, and produce zero carbon emissions.