NASA Research Aims to Make Air Taxi Rides More Comfortable

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NASA has conducted a study to help the developing air taxi industry better understand passenger comfort during short urban flights. The research focuses on small vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for brief trips. NASA's findings aim to identify the link between ride comfort and passengers' willingness to use air taxis. The data could guide how air taxi routes and operations are planned to improve the overall passenger experience.

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