Atlantic to begin installing aircraft chargers at NYC’s East 34th Street Heliport

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Atlantic Aviation is set to begin installing charging stations for eVTOL aircraft at East 34th Street Heliport in New York.

The project will see Atlantic upgrade utility infrastructure and install both BETA Technologies’ Combined Charging System (CCS) and Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS) charging solutions. Installing both systems will enable aircraft agnostic charging options because each offers a different coupler (the plug that connects the supply device to the charging outlets on the electric vehicle). 

Atlantic is working with partners BETA, Joby, Archer and others to understand aircraft needs and adapt the site for eVTOL operations. Both Joby and Archer plan to partner with Atlantic to begin eVTOL operations at East 34th Street in the coming years.

“Atlantic Aviation is firmly committed to continuing our position as the leader in innovation and sustainability within the business aviation industry,” said John Redcay, chief commercial and sustainability officer at Atlantic. “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.” 

Atlantic has also extended its concession agreement with New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the City of New York for operations at the East 34th heliport for the next five years.

NYCEDC president and CEO Andrew Kimball said: “New York City is leading the way in embracing this exciting new technology – electric vertical takeoff and landing – that will bring significant quality of life improvements for New Yorkers and new sustainable transportation. NYCEDC looks forward to working with Atlantic Aviation in our continued partnership as they ready East 34th Street for quieter and greener helicopter alternatives and ensuring this site is a true asset for New Yorkers.”

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