Lauer bought land
Las Vegas Spaceport developer Rob Lauer has planted another high-flying flag in the US gambling capital after buying land for his air taxi venture.
acquired land near the Allegiant Stadium for his UpWin Air Taxi subsidiary
News emerged Monday that Lauer had acquired land near the Allegiant Stadium for his UpWin Air Taxi subsidiary. The proposed helipad will ferry customers within walking distance of the 65,000-seat home of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Lauer slates the air taxi trip to the stadium dubbed the ‘Death Star’ via a network of landing pads in the Las Vegas Valley will take three minutes and cost $30.
Wider appeal
While speedy trips to the Raiders stadium will give UpWin Air Taxi the immediate headlines, Lauer has a much wider ambition for his subsidiary.
According to the new venture’s official website, UpWin aims to create an air taxi network that has the capacity to move thousands of Vegas locals and tourists around Sin City with trips taking an average of five minutes.
Subject to Federal Aviation Administration approval, UpWin’s network of Vegas landing sites will eventually deposit customers at five-star casino resorts, shopping malls, and entertainment venues across the city.
air mobility revolution that will redefine how people move around Las Vegas.”
Lauer stated as Vegas “traffic congestion continues to grow, UpWin is delivering a faster, more efficient transportation solution.” The CEO added: “With our Raiders Station, we’re setting the standard for an air mobility revolution that will redefine how people move around Las Vegas.”
The Las Vegas Review-Journal cited Lauer as stating his air taxis would ply a prescribed “sky highways” route 500 feet off the ground as opposed to regular helicopter flights at around 1,000 feet.
Sports boosting Vegas
Las Vegas’ pivot to a sports event hub is driving a lot of new business into the city, with star athletes and sports bodies all attracted by Sin City’s new game.
could “eventually move to electric-powered helicopters once they’re certified.”
Lauer’s Raiders Station will deposit passengers at one of four landing pads at 3625 W. Russell Road. The pads, according to UpWin, would assure there would be “no air traffic congestion prior to events.” The Spaceport exec said standard helicopters would roll-out the proposed service but could “eventually move to electric-powered helicopters once they’re certified.”
Additional plans include connections to the Spaceport that Clark County has named Las Vegas Executive Airport, emergency air ambulance services, and direct flights to hospitals.