Atlantic Aviation Preparing Manhattan Heliport for Electric Air Taxis
eVTOL air taxis from Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and more could take flight at New York City’s East 34th Street Heliport in the coming years.
eVTOL air taxis from Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and more could take flight at New York City’s East 34th Street Heliport in the coming years.
Rudder control systems could become jammed on some aircraft, the aviation safety agency says.
The manufacturer also has plans to fly in New York, Chicago, and the San Francisco Bay Area in partnership with United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
The airline signed an agreement with the manufacturer that will see the partners develop air taxi routes connecting Southwest terminals in California.
The manufacturer and realtor are joining forces to build an air taxi ecosystem including South San Francisco, Napa, San Jose, Oakland, and Livermore.
The company is one of two electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturers to receive the approval, the other being Joby Aviation.
The manufacturer agrees to sell aircraft to UrbanLink Air Mobility, a company founded in March that plans to operate eVTOL aircraft in several major American cities.
The agency’s increased oversight of the legacy carrier follows numerous recent safety events.
United Airlines Flight 35 was leaving San Francisco destined for Osaka, Japan, but was forced to divert to LAX.
The NTSB has released its findings after an apparent rudder pedal malfunctioned on a Boeing 737-8 in February at Newark Liberty International Airport.