Joby aviation and alaska air group agreement: The Joby Aviation, which is working rapidly towards giving new dimensions to modern urban transport, has recently announced a new strategic partnership. This partnership is considered an important step towards making EIR Taxi Services accessible and commercially viable.
Job Aviation: Next generation air transport company
Jobi Aviation is an American company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) aircraft. The company aims to provide fast, environmentally friendly and affordable air transport, so that the congestion and travel time problem in cities can be solved.
New partnership: Which company reached an agreement?
Job Aviation has recently entered into an agreement with Alaska Air Group. Under this partnership, the two companies will work together towards developing air taxi service and launching it in many cities of the US. Alaska Air Group, Inc. There is an American airline holding company located in seatac, Washington, the United States. The group has two main airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines as well as one regional airline, Horizon Air.
Major points of partnership:
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1. Extension of Air Taxi Service
– This partnership is particularly focused on developing air taxi services within the network of Alaska Airlines.
– Travel facility will be provided in short time from airport to important places in cities.
2. Technical Cooperation
Jobi Aviation will provide its advanced EVTOL aircraft, which will operate with electric battery and can fly 160 km once charged. Alaska Air Group will contribute to the project with its airport infrastructure, operation and passenger management capabilities.
3. Environmentally friendly steps
This partnership is in line with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, as EVTOL aircraft produce 90% less noise pollution than traditional helicopters and are completely electric.
4. Possible date for starting service
– It is planned to launch this service commercially by 2025. In its initial phase, test flights will be done in cities such as Seattle and Los Angeles.
Benefits of Air Taxi Service
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Time saving in travel: Travel time in cities with heavy traffic can be reduced by up to 70%.
Environment friendly: These aircraft are based on zero-imports technology, which does not cause air pollution.
Low noise: Traditional helicopters make 90% less noise than that makes them easier to operate in urban areas.
Affordable Travel: The company aims to bring cost to a competitive level compared to taxi service, so that more people can take advantage of it.
Previous partnerships of Jobi Aviation
Jobi Aviation has already partnered with many reputed companies and organizations, including:-
Toyota:
The Japanese automobile company has invested in Jobi and is cooperating in the aircraft manufacturing.
Uber:
In 2020, Jobi acquired Uber Elevate, strengthening his urban air transport service.
Delta airlines:
In 2022, Delta invested $ 60 million in Jobi Aviation and planned air taxi services for major airports. Jobi Aviation and Alaska Air Group partnership is a major step in shaping the future of urban air transport.
This initiative will not only facilitate fast travel, but will also promote environmentally friendly transport. If everything happens according to the plan, by 2025 people will be able to avail air taxi services and reach their destination in a short time.
Air Taxi Passenger Capacity
Jobi Aviation’s EVTOL (Electric Vertical takeoff and landing) Air Taxi is designed to carry a pilot and 4 passengers as well as some goods.
major features:
Passenger capacity: 1 pilot + 4 passengers
Maximum speed: 200 mile/hr (about 321 km/h)
Flight Distance: Once charged, flying up to 160 kilometers (100 mi).
environmental friendly: Fully electric and zero emission.
Delay in launch in New York and Los Angeles
Jobi Aviation had planned to introduce commercial service in New York or Los Angeles in 2025, but due to delay in obtaining the necessary certificates from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the deadline could proceed. If regulatory barriers are resolved on time, Jobi Aviation may soon realize urban air taxi services.
