German start-up looks to Singapore to launch electric helicopter ‘air taxi’ rides

German start-up Volocopter said Singapore is emerging as one of the most likely destinations for the commercial launch of its electric helicopters, where it hopes to offer short-hop flights for the price of a limousine ride.The co-founder of the company, which is working with Singapore regulators to conduct a public test flight in coming months, said the city state, Dubai and Germany were the markets most open to its air taxis.A number of firms are trying to bring so-called air taxis to mass…