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*Taxi speeds are usually 30 knots on straight lines and 10 knots for turns. Slower speeds are imposed during low visibility or adverse weather conditions. *Pilots rely on GPS-derived ground speeds, as airspeed indicators are unreliable at taxi speeds. With experience, pilots can gauge their speed without referencing GPS. *Efficient taxiing is essential for on-time performance, especially for airlines with shorter flights. However, factors like engine warm-up time and flight attendant briefings may slow down taxi speeds. Ultimately, the pilot influences the taxiing experience 👇

« In a document published on Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration [#FAA] outlined the steps that it and others need to take to usher in a competitive #AirTaxi market in at least one location by 2028 with limited operations starting as early as 2025.   The FAA’s plan is notable because it reflects confidence that the technology is only a few years away, and because it comes from the agency that will oversee #certification of the aircraft as well as the rules that pilots and companies must follow.   Joby Aviation and Archer are among the #US air taxi companies furthest along in that certification process, and both hope to have certified aircraft and start commercial services in 2025, ahead of the FAA’s 2028 goal. To achieve their targets, they will have to win the approval of the federal agency and local officials for specific services and routes.   The businesses are all vying for a market that could someday be worth tens of billions of dollars. The aircraft might replace some trips that take place through Uber and Lyft. For airlines, air taxis could help them win over or maintain the loyalty of affluent passengers.   There are other opportunities, too. UPS is working with the air taxi maker BETA TECHNOLOGIES to test air taxis for cargo in the #UAE. Beta and Joby have also worked with the US military.   The key to winning over the public will be making air taxis cheap enough that many people can use them, said Michael Huerta, a former FAA administrator, who is now a director on the boards of Delta Air Lines and Joby. » NB: see the link to the FAA publication (Advanced Air Mobility Implementation Plan) in comment #evtol

Joby Aviation has today (Tuesday) announced a definitive agreement with Helo Holdings to install the first air taxi charger in the greater New York City region at the company’s heliport in Kearny, New Jersey. The agreement, which provides Joby with an operational base for its electric air taxi in the NYC region, builds on the partnership already established between Joby and HHI in November 2023, when Kearny served as a temporary home base for Joby’s aircraft. As part of the agreement, HHI will also upgrade its electrical infrastructure to support the installation of Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS), designed to support the safe and efficient operation of all electric aircraft under development today, including Joby’s. JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby, said: “We’re pleased to expand our partnership with HHI as we prepare to install our GEACS charging system at Kearny Heliport. Kearny is expected to become the first heliport with an air taxi charger in the tri-state area and enable the launch of our quiet, emissions-free air taxi service in the greater New York City region.” First opened in 2011, the Kearny heliport is located just a two minute flight from Manhattan. It is the largest vertical-lift facility on the east coast, with 27 parking spots for helicopters and plans to expand to 32. The heliport provides ground services as well as hangar space for maintenance operations to helicopter operators in the NYC region, one of the busiest low-altitude corridors in the world. Joby completed several flights at Kearny in preparation for the Company’s exhibition flight in New York City at an event hosted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Mayor ERIC ADAMS. The city has committed to electrify the Downtown Manhattan Heliport to enable electric air taxi operations. Jeff Hyman, Founder and CEO of HHI, added: “We continue to expand our footprint in Kearny in support of one of the busiest low-altitude corridors in the world, and we’re thrilled to partner with Joby, one of the leading developers of electric air taxis, to bring the next wave of quiet aircraft to residents of the tri-state area.” The GEACS charging interface is already in use at Joby’s flight test centre in Marina, California and at Edwards Air Force Base. Joby recently announced a definitive agreement with Clay Lacy Aviation to install a charging system at John Wayne Airport , Orange County (SNA) in CA. And in 2022, Joby announced a multi-year, multi-city commercial and operational partnership with Delta Air Lines to deliver seamless airport trips for its customers across several locations, including Los Angeles and New York City. #avfoilnews #electricalaviation #electricfuture #heliport #infrastructure #airtaxi

FLYING TAXIS: Flying taxis are small commercial aircrafts that could transport passengers regionally on-demand. Also known as air taxis, these aircrafts would exclusively commute short distances as a means to bypass ground traffic congestion. Given their size and use case, flying taxis are a great candidate for all-electric, zero-emissions air travel, with the first generation of battery-powered planes likely to serve as airport transit services, cargo vehicles and training planes for new pilots. Eg - Joby Aviation’s Air Taxi #transportation, #transport, #trucking, #travel, #freight, #shipping, #cargo, #logistics ,#softwaredevelopment ,#softwareindustry

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FLYING TAXIS: Flying taxis are small commercial aircrafts that could transport passengers regionally on-demand. Also known as air taxis, these aircrafts would exclusively commute short distances as a means to bypass ground traffic congestion. Given their size and use case, flying taxis are a great candidate for all-electric, zero-emissions air travel, with the first generation of battery-powered planes likely to serve as airport transit services, cargo vehicles and training planes for new pilots. Eg - Joby Aviation’s Air Taxi #transportation, #transport, #trucking, #travel, #freight, #shipping, #cargo, #logistics ,#softwaredevelopment ,#softwareindustry

FLYING TAXIS: Flying taxis are small commercial aircrafts that could transport passengers regionally on-demand. Also known as air taxis, these aircrafts would exclusively commute short distances as a means to bypass ground traffic congestion. Given their size and use case, flying taxis are a great candidate for all-electric, zero-emissions air travel, with the first generation of battery-powered planes likely to serve as airport transit services, cargo vehicles and training planes for new pilots. Eg - Joby Aviation’s Air Taxi #transportation, #transport, #trucking, #travel, #freight, #shipping, #cargo, #logistics ,#softwaredevelopment ,#softwareindustry

FLYING TAXIS: Flying taxis are small commercial aircrafts that could transport passengers regionally on-demand. Also known as air taxis, these aircrafts would exclusively commute short distances as a means to bypass ground traffic congestion. Given their size and use case, flying taxis are a great candidate for all-electric, zero-emissions air travel, with the first generation of battery-powered planes likely to serve as airport transit services, cargo vehicles and training planes for new pilots. Eg - Joby Aviation’s Air Taxi #transportation, #transport, #trucking, #travel, #freight, #shipping, #cargo, #logistics ,#softwaredevelopment ,#softwareindustry