ANA Holdings (ANAHD) and Joby Aviation (hereinafter referred to as Joby) have signed a memorandum on joint study of new operating businesses in Japan, utilizing electric air mobility EVTOL.This book also participates in this book, assuming cooperation in terrestrial transportation, etc., and also participates.
EVTOL refers to a small aircraft that can rotate multiple rotating wings with an electric motor and take vertical takeoff and landing.It is also called a "flying car", and is developing rapidly around the world as a new mobility that contributes to the realization of a richer and sustainable society, such as alleviating traffic congestion and measures against global warming.
Joby is developing EVTOL, which is electric with low noise and zero exhaust gas, and at the same time, more than 150 miles (240 km), a maximum speed of 200 mPH (about 320 km/h), a 5 -seater specification that can be navigated.It is designed to achieve a convenient and comfortable new movement experience in metropolitan areas.
Based on this partnership, the airline ANAHD and JOBY, which are developing and developing electric aircraft (EVTOL) and operating services, have a business survey and passenger transport to realize mobile services centered on domestic metropolitan areas.It will be jointly examined in various aspects, such as operating/pilot training for service, air traffic management, ground infrastructure such as detachment and landing ports, and support for new systems and regulations with related companies and governments and local governments.In cooperation with terrestrial transportation, Toyota Motor Corporation will also participate and consider it.
The three companies are also members of the "Public and Democratic Council for the Sky Moving Revolution" established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and is a project promoted by the council.Participate together in the discussion.
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