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After Manila launch, Singapore start-up looks to take helicopter-sharing service to KL, Bangkok
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Ascent Urban Air Mobility founders, Frenchman Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff (left) and Singaporean Darren T'ng, believe the service would be useful in cities plagued by traffic jams.
PHOTO: ASCENT URBAN AIR MOBILITY
Toh Ting Wei
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SINGAPORE - Fancy forking out $180 for a seven-minute helicopter flight to beat the traffic jam in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur the next time you visit these cities? This could be an option soon, if a Singapore start-up's plans take flight.
Helicopter ride-sharing platform Ascent Urban Air Mobility, which was launched in the Philippines' capital city Manila on April 8, aims to expand its services to four other cities in the region.
