Russian media: Moscow may "fly" from the city to the airport in 2020.

  Reference message networkReported on September 8Russian media said that Moscow may follow the practice of many foreign megacities and open regular helicopter flights. A company in Moscow plans to start test flights in the suburbs of Moscow and the ring road area of Moscow in 2020 — — From the city to the airport.

  According to a report by RIA Novosti on August 28th, Alexei fedotov, director of strategic partnership of "Yangjiekos Taxi" company, told reporters that Moscow may follow the practice of many foreign megacities and start regular helicopter flights.

  According to the report, the company "Yangjiekos Taxi" recently signed an agreement with the technical company under the Russian helicopter company to establish an urban air mobility system at the 2019 Moscow Air Show. After the safety and profitability are confirmed, it is planned to start test flights in the suburbs of Moscow and the ring road area of Moscow in 2020. — From the city to the airport.

  Fedotov pointed out that helicopter transportation in the city is nothing new, and megacities such as new york, Toronto, Sydney and Rio de Janeiro have developed.

  After signing the contract, he said, "For us, this project is a demonstration ‘ Yangjiekos Taxi ’ The company’s intelligent algorithm helps people manage their time effectively, and the opening of regular helicopter flights can greatly reduce the flight cost of each passenger. "

  According to the company’s information office, there will be "flying" mobile phone software in the future, offering the option of taking a helicopter instead of taking a bus in some sections.

  Alexander Ohonoko, general manager of "Russian Helicopter Technology" company, told RIA Novosti that the price of a 15-minute "flying" in Moscow is expected to be around 3,000 rubles (about 45 US dollars).

  He said: "International practice has proved that the cost of flying for 15 minutes is about 50 dollars per person. Moscow’s helicopter taxi business seat plans to charge 3,000 rubles per person and 2,700 rubles for ordinary seats. " (Compile/He Yingjun)