CES 2018
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Customer Electronic Show 2018 at Las Vegas opens gates from 9th to 12th of January. This is the 52nd edition of the electronic show that put forward innovative electronics products. This exhibition is since 1967 the perfect showcase for innovative products companies from all industries. Bell Helicopter takes advantage of this event to reveal to entire world his design for his air Taxi Cabin.
Partnership with Uber
After Airbus in October 2017, Bell Helicopter, in partnership with American company Uber, presents his design concept. The partnership between these two companies is official since last year in order to create the first air taxi system.
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This concept is adapted for a unique quality vertical flight, the 4 persons capacity air taxi has been thought for an original " comforting and relaxing space". The second purpose of this innovation and of this partnership is to make available to everybody this service of point-to-point helicopter travel in comparison of now that this travel method is only reserved to wealthy people.
“The future of urban air taxi is closer than many people realize. We believe in the positive impact our design will have on addressing transportation concerns in cities worldwide” said Mitch Snyder, CEO and President of Bell Helicopter