US start-up Alaka’i Technologies is preparing for the maiden flight of its prototype fuel-cell air taxi, which has been developed in partnership with BMW Designworks. The five-seat Skai can hold between 200 and 400 litres of hydrogen, offering up to four hours of flight time, a maximum range of 640km and an average speed of 137 kph. Alaka’i says it will be able to reach speeds as high as 250 km/h when fully fueled.
US start-up Alaka’i Technologies is preparing for the maiden flight of its prototype fuel-cell air taxi, which has been developed in partnership with BMW Designworks. The five-seat Skai can hold between 200 and 400 litres of hydrogen, offering up to four hours of flight time, a maximum range of 640km and an average speed of 137 kph. Alaka’i Technologies was co-founded by former NASA, Airbus and Boeing employees, among others.