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  "path": "/article/can-electric-air-taxis-carry-passengers-vertical-aerospaces-vx4-just-cleared-a-key-test/",
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  "textContent": "A British start-up recently pulled off a key maneuver for electric vertical flight—but certification, infrastructure and demand will decide whether air taxis fill our skies",
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