There are many new start-ups that are trying to make a space in the future business of air taxis, although the goal is still quite far away. Some have already gone bankrupt, others have been bought by another larger company (with which their promoters have already become rich), and all of them are trying to survive to get official aeronautical approvals that allow them to start operating, even with certain limitations.
Although the topic of air taxi is still quite far away, there is a small niche in this market that could be a little ahead of the rest. And it is that of passenger trips who need to go to the airport to then catch a plane.
Quite a few of these types of passengers fly for business, and they would be willing to consider an option that takes them from the city center to the airport in an electric air taxi with a few passengers.
And for that reason some airlines are investing in this type of start-ups, to help them reach the market as soon as possible and thus be able to offer their "prime" passengers a new alternative that saves them time to get to their flights.
For example, Delta Airlines has invested $60 million in Joby Aviation, with a commitment to invest up to $200 million if the company achieves certain agreed targets.
And something similar has been done by United Airlines, and even by Boeing supporting Wisk Aero. All the big companies related to the aeronautical world are interested in facilitating passenger access to that market.
A trip from downtown New York to JFK airport that can take about an hour would take less than 10 minutes with such a vehicle. And that, repeated in many large cities, can make a noticeable difference for many people.
Jovy Aviation has indicated its intentions to start operating commercially in 2024, but intentions are one thing and reality of life is another. Because, getting a flight certification can take years.
An advantage of this type of device is that it could become autonomous with significant cost savings, but with the additional complication of flight certifications.
At the moment, I believe that the large companies in the aeronautical sector are positioning themselves in the new market niche by putting a little of the much money they have, to see how it turns out. With these actions they do not risk much and they can bring an additional profit for their business
EN 
ES_ES 