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Airbus Partners with Japanese Helicopter Operator for eVTOL Flight Tests
Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen has partnered with Airbus to bring advanced air mobility services to Japan’s Kansai region. 
The CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
Airbus and Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen are working together to launch a commercial transportation service in Japan's Kansai region using the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft. (Credit: Airbus)

Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen has partnered with European aerospace manufacturer Airbus to bring advanced air mobility services to Japan’s Kansai region. 

The two companies aim to launch a commercial transportation service using the four-seat CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft, a project that has already been approved by Japan’s Osaka Prefecture, according to Airbus. The partnership will explore use cases for the CityAirbus NextGen, including emergency medical services, ecotourism, and commercial air transport solutions. 

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