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💭 If you’ve ever dreamt of a future where you could beat the traffic by flying to work or have your shopping dropped off on the doorstep by a drone - that future might not be so far off, says Jeff Hoyle, EVP of Aero, Space and Defence at Expleo Group. "The Future of Flight Action Plan, set out by the UK government in March this year, outlines plans to put enhanced air mobility in place in the UK by 2030. This ambitious goal has the potential to put the UK at the forefront of a new sub-sector in aviation, prioritising the creation of infrastructure and investment in new technology that will be required to make it a reality," writes Hoyle. "The strategy focuses on the development of sophisticated aviation technologies such as air taxis with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), often known as drones. By incorporating these into existing aviation networks around the country, the strategy paves the way for more environmentally friendly, accessible and speedier short-trip air travel and urban delivery vehicles. "The Future of Flight Action Plan promises exciting development potential for the UK, but with major progress needed to close the skills, infrastructural and technology gaps, what needs to be done to bring its potential to life?" Read the full comment piece over on our website here 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_2NwZQj #theengineer #UK #air #mobility #aviation #drones #eVTOL #UAS