Flying taxis star at Paris Air Show, next stop: The Olympics

This photograph taken on June 18, 2023 shows the Volocopter air taxi 'Volocity' displayed during the International Paris Air Show at the Paris Le Bourget Airport. — AFP

LE BOURGET, France: Barely making a buzz, a two-seat helicopter powered by an electric battery landed softly on the tarmac at the Paris Air Show after a 15-minute flight.

Such futuristic "flying taxis" are among the star turns of this year's aerospace industry event as they move closer to the day when they can be used by the public.