First air taxi takes flight in Iran to diversify transportation
On Sunday, an air taxi service was launched on the Karaj-Qazvin route, marking a significant step in the development of fast and smart air transportation in the country.
The event was attended by aviation industry executives and representatives from the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran, ILNA reported.
The flight was conducted using a Piper aircraft owned by Atlas Air, supported by Hossein Pourfarzaneh, the deputy minister of roads and urban development who also heads the Civil Aviation Organization.
Air taxis are an air transportation system that uses small aircraft and commercial jets to transport passengers on short and medium routes. The service aims to reduce travel time, increase flexibility, and alleviate issues caused by road congestion and flight delays.
In many metropolitan areas, high-traffic regions, and locations with limited road infrastructure, air taxis can serve as a quick and efficient alternative to traditional transportation methods.
Atlas Air with a fleet of 10 aircraft, capable of carrying between 2 and 35 passengers, is introducing an innovative approach to the country’s aviation industry. The revival of air taxi services in recent years, with a focus on developing air transportation infrastructure, has had a notable impact in the world.
With growing demand for rapid travel, air taxi services enable both personal and business trips with maximum speed and minimal formalities. Passengers can choose their desired routes without relying on fixed airline schedules, reaching their destinations in the shortest possible time.
Key advantages of the system include significantly reduced travel time compared to ground and rail methods, flexibility in flight planning, reduced stress from delays and airport congestion, access to small and local airports, and improved connectivity to underserved areas.