Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks have signed an agreement to bring the world's first autonomous electric air taxi service to New Zealand. The agreement between the national carrier and autonomous air taxi operator Cora signals the intention to form a long-term relationship to make autonomous, electric air travel a reality for all New Zealanders. "Zephyr Airworks is leading the way in re-defining personal mobility to make it easier for all of us to get around. AIR NEW ZEALAND Air New Zealand chief executive Christopher Luxon said both companies saw the potential for airspace to free people from the constraints of traffic. Zephyr Airworks chief exective Fred Reid said the company was delighted to be fostering a close relationship with Air New Zealand.

Source: Stuff October 15, 2018 19:22 UTC