The Kazinform News Agency reports that according to Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev, the new city of Alatau is developing a low-altitude economy and will become the first location outside China where electric air taxis can be tested over long distances at altitudes above 120 meters. According to Bozumbayev, “talks are already underway, and agreements have been signed with U.S. company Joby Aero, one of the industry leaders, as well as with Chinese company AutoFlight.”
“He noted that Kazakhstan plans to build quadriports to connect the cities of Alatau, Konaev, parts of Almaty, and tourist destinations,” said the news agency. “This direction is estimated to attract around 8 million tourists annually. Aerotaxis fly at speeds of 300–350 km/h, so traveling between Alatau, Almaty, and the Almaty region will take only 10–15 minutes by air along designated routes Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan intends to purchase a fleet of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from U.S. company Joby Aviation worth 300 million US dollars to launch the air taxi project in Alatau.”
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