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The air taxi pioneer Volocopter files for bankruptcy. A lack of approval and financing is delaying market entry. Investors are being sought.
Volocopter, a pioneer in the development of electric air taxis, faces an uncertain future. The company from Bruchsal has filed for bankruptcydue to a lack of the necessary funding and crucial approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The multicopter Volocity, Volocopter’s main product, was originally intended to be one of the first certified air taxis.
Potential investors are invited to participate to secure the future of the project. The law firm Anchor Rechtsanwälte is the provisional insolvency administrator and would like to implement a restructuring concept by the end of February 2025.
What is Volocity?
The Volocity is a fully electric multicopter that can take off and land vertically. It was developed to revolutionize urban air transport. With planned approval in 2025, it should lead the air taxi market.
The technical specifications of the Volocity include a maximum speed of 110 km/h and a range of approximately 35 km. It is equipped with 18 rotors that ensure stability and safety.
The Volocity offers numerous advantages for users, especially in urban areas. It promises significant time savings compared to traditional means of transport while reducing environmental impact through its electric drive technology. It could also relieve traffic on congested streets and usher in a new era of urban mobility.
Source: www.connect.de
