https://viewfromthewing.com/united-places-1-billion-electric-aircraft-order-invests-in-manufacturer/

 

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United, together with Mesa Airlines, would acquire a fleet of up to 200 of these electric aircraft that would be operated by a partner and are expected to give customers a quick, economical and low-carbon way to get to United’s hub airports and commute in dense urban environments within the next five years.

…With today’s technology, Archer’s aircraft are designed to travel distances of up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour and future models will be designed to travel faster and further.

 

 

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Archer says that they provide a $50 cost per passenger (based on operating full) from Manhattan to New York JFK. That’s less than hiring an UberX, but of course that’s not the ticket price that’s the airline’s cost. They offer comparable speed at a fraction of the cost of a helicopter, while being a better environmental option. The airline sees this investment in convert with its direct carbon capture play as part of a broader climate strategy.

 

Interesting for a tech viewpoint at least!  I don't know how they (United) can spend such an amount of cash considering furloughs, layoffs and the current world chaos... but that's for another story and a platform other than AVSIM I suppose.

 

Can't wait to see a crew walking up and down the pier asking if anyone has a charger for an Archer because they've forgotten where theirs is. 'Nah, sorry mate, I've only got a Boeing charger.'

Edited February 11, 20215 yr by Chock

4 hours ago, Chock said:

Can't wait to see a crew walking up and down the pier asking if anyone has a charger for an Archer because they've forgotten where theirs is. 'Nah, sorry mate, I've only got a Boeing charger.'

LMAO Alan!!!!!!

Gives them something to write about in their Hemispheres magazine they have on board for passengers to read

What comes next - mid-air re-charging?

Psst, want a round trip ticket to Brooklyn Bridge?

"As part of the deal, Archer merges with a SPAC to go public under ticker symbol ACHR at a $3.8 billion valuation. The company’s full investor presentation can be found here."

EDIT: Archer went public yesterday with the initial stock offering.

 

Edited February 11, 20215 yr by Fielder

18 hours ago, Chock said:

Can't wait to see a crew walking up and down the pier asking if anyone has a charger for an Archer because they've forgotten where theirs is. 'Nah, sorry mate, I've only got a Boeing charger.'

 

Except... if its a Pipistrel Alpha Electra, they just slide in a new battery pack. 👍 Clever these Slovenians. 

I mean look at this guy...

 

13 hours ago, overspeed3 said:

What comes next - mid-air re-charging?

 

Yes, Ive just invented it in my shed, its where I do all my inventions. My device beams microwaves to the plane in flight and converts the microwaves into direct current! 😎

Edited February 12, 20215 yr by martin-w

3 hours ago, martin-w said:

 

Yes, Ive just invented it in my shed, its where I do all my inventions. My device beams microwaves to the plane in flight and converts the microwaves into direct current! 😎

Will your microwave beaming device heat up some Hot Pockets to serve to passengers and crew at the same time? 😆

1 hour ago, stans said:

Will your microwave beaming device heat up some Hot Pockets to serve to passengers and crew at the same time? 😆

 

Give me a few hours, it will require some serious modifications but I think I can do it.

If anyone wants me, I'm in my shed. 

Don't forget a loo that flushes.

2 hours ago, Paul Deluca said:

Don't forget a loo that flushes.

 

Sorry but I cant flush the toilet remotely with my microwaves. you will have to do that yourselves. 

33 minutes ago, martin-w said:

 

Sorry but I cant flush the toilet remotely with my microwaves. you will have to do that yourselves. 

LOL!!!!