The newly unveiled Airbus two-tonne CityAirbus classified features a wingspan of approximately 12 meters, being developed with an 80 km range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h, making it well-suited for various missions in major cities.
Airbus has unveiled the prototype of its full-electric CityAirbus NextGen, designed for urban air mobility, ahead of its planned maiden flight later this year. The two-tonne CityAirbus is classified in the two-tonne category and features a wingspan of approximately 12 meters. It is being developed with an 80 km range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h, making it well-suited for various missions in major cities.
The public presentation of the CityAirbus NextGen prototype took place alongside the inauguration of the new CityAirbus test center in Donauwörth. This facility will focus on testing systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). The center, part of Airbus’ ongoing investment in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), initiated operations with the power-on of the CityAirbus NextGen in December 2023. It will be utilized for additional tests required before the prototype’s first flight later this year, covering aspects such as electric motors, flight controls, and avionics.
Balkiz Sarihan, Head of Urban Air Mobility, Airbus said, “Rolling out CityAirbus NextGen for the very first time is an important and very real step that we are taking towards advanced air mobility and our future product and market. Thank you to our community, team and partners all over the world for helping us make this a reality.”
In parallel to these developments, Airbus is working to establish a global network and partnerships to create an ecosystem conducive to a successful and viable Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) market. Recently, Airbus entered into a partnership agreement with LCI, a leading aviation company. This collaboration will focus on developing partnership scenarios and business models across three core AAM areas: strategy, commercialization, and financing.
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The unveiling of the CityAirbus NextGen prototype and the establishment of the new test center represent significant steps in Airbus’ efforts to advance urban air mobility solutions and contribute to the development of a sustainable and efficient AAM market. The continued investment and collaboration with partners reflect Airbus’ commitment to shaping the future of air transportation.
Question- What is the wingspan of the CityAirbus NextGen?
Answer-The CityAirbus NextGen has a wingspan of approximately 12 meters.
Question- What is the range and cruise speed of the CityAirbus NextGen?
Answer- The CityAirbus NextGen is being developed for an 80 km range and a cruise speed of 120 km/h.
Question- What is the purpose of the new CityAirbus test center?
Answer- The new CityAirbus test center will focus on testing systems for electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) in preparation for the CityAirbus NextGen’s maiden flight.
