Malaysia's Capital A to launch flying taxis in Southeast Asia

AirAsia signs lease for at least 100 electric vertical takeoff aircraft

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Capital A's flying shuttles will first link central Kuala Lumpur to the international airport, reducing the hourlong trip by car to 17 minutes. (Photo courtesy of Capital A)

MAYUKO TANI, Nikkei staff writer

SINGAPORE -- Capital A, the parent of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia, has taken the first step toward bringing flying taxis to the masses in Southeast Asia while taking another leap toward transforming its brand.

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