RIYADH: At the LEAP conference in Riyadh, industry executives showcased the possibilities of flying taxis and driverless vehicles, demonstrating Saudi Arabia’s leadership in mobility innovation. According to Yvonne Winter, co-founder and chief operating officer of FlyNow, a company that develops electric aviation solutions, the company is getting ready to launch a modular system of helicopters to transport passengers and commodities.
During a panel discussion, Winter stated that “mobility and economic growth are closely related.” He also added that “air transport is the way to go to solve traffic issues related to congestion, air quality pollution, and noise pollution.” “Together, we must find a way to unlock it,” she said, referring to this new sector as “the low-altitude economy.”
The lack of a workable implementation plan is one of the main obstacles facing foreign governments and regulatory agencies, according to Winter. FlyNow has addressed this issue with a methodical approach that “is considered to be very safe.” Before moving on to cargo applications, a regulatory sandbox has been created as part of this strategy to verify various automobiles, ATC systems, and operational data.
FlyNow intends to extend testing to metropolitan environments and passenger transport after conducting comprehensive cargo experiments over sparsely populated areas. According to Winter, e-helicopters will shorten wait times and be reasonably priced and available to everyone.
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