Atlantic Aviation has extended its agreement with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on the management of the East 34th Street Heliport in Midtown Manhattan. The deal puts the facility on the East River waterfront under Atlantic’s control for the next five years.
As part of NYCEDC’s mission of delivering sustainable infrastructure to support the city’s economy, Atlantic will soon upgrade the facility, including installing charging stations to permit eVTOL operations. Plans call for the application of both combined charging system and global electric aviation charging system (GEACS) solutions, and Atlantic is actively working with partner Beta Technologies, as well as airframers Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation and others, to understand eVTOL requirements and adapt the site to meet them ahead of the first eVTOL entries into service.
New York City is expected to be a key market for eVTOL operations, with the aircraft offering faster, quieter, and more sustainable travel options for residents and visitors.
“Maintaining our presence at the East 34th Street Heliport and expanding infrastructure there to support eVTOL operations aligns with our commitment to community-beneficial transportation solutions and will support New York City on its journey to facilitating quiet and sustainable aviation operations,” said John Redcay, Atlantic’s chief commercial and sustainability officer.