Kansai air taxi consortium led by MUFG

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1. 1 Dec 2018Background

   Japan's government and industry set a roadmap for 'flying cars'

   In December 2018, Japanese ministries and companies agreed a roadmap for air mobility, aiming at commercial 'flying car' services in the 2020s.

2. 13 Apr 2025Background

   Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 opens with next-generation air mobility showcase

   Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on 13 April 2025, with flying-car and eVTOL air taxi projects presented as a showcase of Japan's air mobility plans.

3. 

   9 Nov

   Flying taxis over Osaka and Kyoto? 15 Japanese firms aim for 2028

   MUFG Bank and 14 other companies have teamed up to launch a commercial air taxi service in Japan's Kansai region by 2028, covering Osaka and Kyoto.