The demonstration connected two California airports that could eventually represent the type of short regional routes electric air taxis are expected to serve. The same trip can take more than 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic, highlighting the travel time electric aircraft could offer on short regional routes. That effort includes defining how aircraft will operate alongside existing air traffic, preparing supporting infrastructure and coordinating with local authorities. Those steps are expected to play an important role as electric air taxis move closer to entering regular service in the United States. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on how electric aircraft will fit into everyday transportation networks instead of simply demonstrating that the technology can fly.