Far too long, the concept of an air taxi has been just that. A concept.
A dream of those that thought one day, we would match the technological advancement of the Jetsons.
Well that day is drawing nearer and nearer as DFW is one step closer to making air taxis a reality.
According to CultureMap Dallas, the North Texas Council of Governments is seeking permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to run a pilot project for testing unpiloted electric-powered aircraft that take off and land vertically.
Some of the airports that would be involved in the pilot program include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Arlington Municipal Airport, Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Roger Venables, Fort Worth’s aviation director, believes that regular air taxi service could become a reality within the next five years.
“We’re looking to embrace the next evolution of air transportation, particularly within an urban environment,” Venables says of vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
“Our airports experience relatively low congestion compared to commercial airports, positioning them well as early adopters for pilot programs and demonstration activities.”
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