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Bristow, Volocopter Team on eVTOL Service in U.S., UK
Agreement includes up to 80 VoloCity eVTOLs for Bristow
VoloCity over London
Bristow Helicopters aims to operate Volocopter's two-seat VoloCity eVTOL air taxis in major U.S. and UK cities. (Image: Volocopter)

Bristow Helicopters has agreed to purchase up to 80 VoloCity eVTOLs from Volocopter. Under the agreement announced on Thurday, the helicopter operator will work with Volocopter to develop an urban air mobility ecosystem for passengers and cargo in the U.S. and UK.

According to Volocopter, Bristow placed a firm order for two VoloCity aircraft with the option to purchase an additional 78. Volocopter expects to have the two-seat VoloCity certified for commercial use in Europe by June 2024 and it intends to conduct flight demonstrations during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.