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According To Airbus, Air Taxis Could Be Here Sooner Than You May Think

With the possibility of air taxis, the future is certainly now (or a couple years from now). As technology continues to advance, it was only a matter of time before air taxis joined the wave of cars floating up in the air. According to Fortune, Airbus has just released the first look at its four-seat prototype, which could be flying high within the next few years. If it becomes a reality, it could take the dynamic of traveling to new heights as it’s faster than a car, a step up from public transportation and a lot quieter than a helicopter. So, what does the future look like with flying cars and the option to catch a cab from the skies? We thought you’d never ask.

Sep 22, 2021

Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Filing Comes After $2.2B Loss

It could be the end of an era for budget-friendly travel — at least for now. On Monday, Nov. 18th, low-fair flight company Spirit Airlines confirmed that they’ve filed for bankruptcy protection after making efforts to cut costs all around. Some of their recent steps have included selling 23 Airbus jets and delaying future aircraft deliveries. Sadly, Spirit has also had to furlough hundreds of pilots with plans to cut additional staff in January. In their filing, they confirmed 13,000 full-time and part-time employees, plus 8,000 independent contractors and temporary workers. Things might look dire now, but as CNN notes, American Airlines , United and Delta have all gone bankrupt within the last 25 years, only to bounce back stronger on the other end of negotiations and hard work. What We Know About Spirit Airlines’ Bankruptcy So Far Photo Credit: Forsaken Films / Unsplash CNN cites, “ mounting losses, unaffordable debt, increased competition for bargain-seeking airline passengers...

Nov 18, 2024

Black-Owned Tech Startup Carbice Raises $15M Series A to Disrupt Thermal Management Across Industries

Atlanta-based startup company Carbice Corporation recently closed a funding round to invest in future expansion efforts. Carbice Corp. — founded by scientist Dr. Baratunde Cola in 2017 — produces multi-functional material solutions such as Carbice Carbon, a thermal-management material for spacecraft and other applications, to enhance the world’s most important electronic, energy and industrial products, according to its website.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dr. Paul Judge (@pauljudge) The startup announced this week that it raised $15 million in a Series A investment round largely led by London-based investment firm Downing Ventures and additional funding provided by Toyota AI Ventures. We're excited to welcome @Carbice to the Toyota AI Ventures portfolio! Carbice's carbon nanotube technology lowers electronic device temperatures and dissipates heat. Read @Jim_Adler 's blog post to learn why we invested: https://t.co/6CAGcBbYu4 pic.twitter.com/W134JuX3z1 — Toyota...

Nov 24, 2020