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Signature Signs MOU on Chainwide eVTOL Charging
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: Signature and Archer look to first install air taxi sites in major urban U.S. areas coast-to-coast
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Signature Aviation has signed a memo of understanding with eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation to identify the initial opportunities for electric air taxi services. These include United Airlines hubs at Newark International (KEWR), Chicago O’Hare (KORD), Los Angeles International (KLAX), San Francisco International (KSFO), and George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport (KIAH) airports, as well as all homes to Signature FBOs.
This agreement is part of a wider deal that focuses on providing electric charging at the FBO chain’s more than 200 locations globally, with those initial major air taxi locations coming online as early as next year.
Signature and Archer intend to further partnerships with Beta Technologies to install rapid recharging systems across the Signature network. The Beta system features a Combined Charging System that can charge electric aircraft, cars, aircraft tugs, buses, and other vehicles found at airports. Recently endorsed by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the system has already been installed at more than 20 airports in the U.S. with an additional 50 locations under development.
“We’re committed to shaping the future of aviation through sustainability and thrilled to work alongside Archer as we expand our infrastructure to support the electrification of the industry,” said Signature CCO Derek DeCross. “This collaboration unlocks new possibilities in the design and introduction of innovative sustainable aviation solutions while also bringing our guests greater access to the future of urban air mobility.”