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Kenya Airways (KQ), through its subsidiary Fahari Aviation, is set to introduce flying taxis in Nairobi.
On Wednesday, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA announced its flying taxi unit Eve had signed an agreement with Fahari Aviation to develop operating models in its key markets.
The agreement aims to design a network for the safe operation of Electric Vertical Aircraft (EVA).
A news release from Embraer indicated that traveling from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Nairobi CBD by EVA could reduce travel time from over an hour to six minutes.
“The creation of disruptive and accessible solutions in urban air mobility will help democratize movement,” Andre Stein, president, and CEO of Eve, said in a statement.
Investments in zero-emission electric planes have been on the rise as consumers demand greener options in the transportation sector, which seeks new ways to address congestion in large cities.
In May, Fahari Aviation, the unmanned aircraft division of KQ, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with UK-based logistics company Skyports to collaborate in launching drone services in the country.
“The partnership aims to explore the commercial viability and impact of various medical, logistical, and inspection use cases alongside Kenya's leading public and private institutions with the launch of the first drone delivery flights slated for Q3-Q4 this year,” Kenya Airways and Skyports said in a joint statement