(28 July 2022, 11:36 +07)
Construction of a test centre for CityAirbus
NextGen has commenced in Donauwörth, Germany.
Occupying a surface area of 1,000 sqm, the new
structure will be used for testing systems for electric takeoff
and landing vehicles (eVTOLs).
The building is scheduled to be completed in the
first quarter of 2023.
The CityAirbus NextGen test centre in Donauwörth, Germany is expected to open in Q1 2023
“With the ground-breaking ceremony for the Urban
Air Mobility Test Centre at the Donauwörth site, Airbus
Helicopters is laying an important foundation for the further
progress of electrically powered aircraft,” said Aerospace
Coordinator, Anna Christmann. “As the federal government, we
welcome the efforts made by industry to develop new propulsion
systems and aircraft that will enable climate-neutral aviation in
the future.”
Airbus unveiled its eVTOL
prototype CityAirbus NextGen in September 2021. With a
range of 80 kms and cruise speed of 120 km/h it has been developed
to be suited for a range of deployments in urban areas.
Over the past
few months, the company has selected partners for the main
structural components of its prototype. Airbus is also working
closely with industrial and institutional partners to lead the
development of urban air mobility ecosystems.
“We are investing in the future of electric flight
because we believe this technology holds key potential for
zero-emission flights,” said Wolfgang Schoder, Managing Director
of Airbus Helicopters in Germany. “Urban Air Mobility will change
the way we travel in cities and beyond and it will be a new pillar
of business for Airbus. Donauwörth plays an important role in the
development and construction of CityAirbus NextGen.”
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