Skyports Infrastructure to Manage Manhattan Downtown Heliport in Major Milestone for Sustainable Urban Mobility

Skyports Infrastructure to Manage Manhattan Downtown Heliport in Major Milestone for Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Skyports Infrastructure, in collaboration with ACS Infra / Iridium, has been awarded the contract to operate the Manhattan Downtown Heliport by the New York City Economic Development Corporation. This project aims to transform the heliport into a sustainable transportation hub, integrating technologies like electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and last-mile maritime cargo delivery. The initiative will help reduce truck traffic and provide greener, quieter transportation options, positioning New York as a leader in sustainable air mobility. Skyports is central to this project, with ACS Group supporting the development of efficient, eco-friendly infrastructure.

(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 11-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Skyports Infrastructure, through ACS Infra / Iridium, has been awarded the contract to operate the Manhattan Downtown Heliport by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). This significant development is part of a broader effort to transform the heliport into a sustainable, multi-modal transportation and logistics hub.

The heliport’s management and enhancement will be overseen by Downtown Skyport, a joint venture between Skyports Infrastructure and Groupe ADP. The project aims to make New York the first city globally to adapt its heliport infrastructure to accommodate cutting-edge technologies, including electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. In addition to supporting the city’s growing demand for advanced air mobility solutions, the project will also facilitate the integration of last-mile maritime cargo delivery, reducing truck traffic in urban areas and contributing to a cleaner, quieter cityscape.

Skyports is set to play a central role in this pioneering project, positioning New York as a leader in sustainable air mobility. With the ACS Group’s commitment to building greener, more efficient infrastructures, this initiative marks a critical step towards realizing a more sustainable future in urban transport.

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SOURCE: Actividades de Construcción y Servicios (ACS)