Paris Approves Floating Landing Pad for Flying Taxis at 2024 Olympics

The Seine River site will facilitate demonstration flights despite environmental and safety concerns raised by city officials.

The landing pad will be located near Austerlitz railway station and operational until December 31, 2024.
Flights will be limited to two per hour, with no more than 900 flights during the trial period.
Critics argue the project is environmentally harmful and benefits only the wealthy.
The flying taxis have not yet been certified by the European Union's Aviation Safety Agency.
Paris City Hall plans to challenge the permit in court, citing incomplete environmental impact assessments.