ARLINGTON, Texas — Sick and tired of the traffic on DFW highways and roads?
Well, another option for local travel could be coming to the area, and it's pretty fly (pun intended).
Overair, a California-based air transportation company, has announced partnerships with both the DFW Airport and Arlington Municipal Airport to bring electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations to the region, according to a City of Arlington press release.
Thursday's release didn't have a timeline on when the project could come to fruition.
The City of Arlington’s collaboration with Overair will be aimed at expanding the company’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations across North Texas by delivering fully integrated eVTOL ecosystem solutions – from vertiports and advanced charging infrastructure to the implementation of electric aerial rideshare, the release added.
As part of the agreement, Overair will also establish a base of operations in North Central Texas, bringing new jobs to residents.
“Today’s announcement is a major step toward positioning Arlington as one of the first cities in the world to integrate fully electric AAM capabilities into its transportation ecosystem,” said Overair Chief Commercial Officer, Valerie Manning. “Electric advanced air mobility is an example of transportation evolving with the needs of a growing society. We are incredibly excited to be part of driving this transportation evolution in North Central Texas and to expanding our presence in this region, known for its talent and technology."
The city plans to offer direct connection flights to the Arlington Entertainment District, home to AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, etc.
Overair announced its newly-designed aircraft, the Butterfly, in 2021. Here is a look:
“This partnership with Overair not only advances the City of Arlington as a leader in implementing innovative transportation solutions, it also provides high-tech and engineering jobs to our residents and the community at large; ultimately creating a new mobility ecosystem that will provide socio-economic progress for decades to come,” said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross. “We are excited to work with Overair to shape the future of transportation for our city and the DFW region."
To learn more about Overair and its Butterfly aircraft, click here.
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