The Fate of the eVTOL Industry May Rest on Where They Can Land
The Fate of the eVTOL Industry May Rest on Where They Can Land
The companies developing electric vertical takeoff-and-landing vehicles all promise that their aircraft will drastically slash travel times by flying above traffic. But to fulfill that promise, their take-off and landing sites – or vertiports – will have to be where passengers need them. WSJ’s George Downs explores their strategies and why it matters. Illustration: George Downs
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George Downs
George Downs explores the evolution of transportation, from electric vehicles to commercial aviation and the future of spaceflight.