Vertiports & Infrastructure News & Articles

SkyDrive has partnered with JR Kyushu to commence a feasibility study for the introduction of SKYDRIVE eVTOL in the Kyushu region of Japan

UrbanV and ICAD Holding LTD partner to develop vertiport operations and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia with the aim to accelerate the development of AAM and UAM services in the Middle East

Archer's planned air mobility network is expected to provide connectivity to communities around the San Francisco Bay Area, allowing people to replace one-to-two-hour drives with flights that take 10-20 minutes

UrbanLink and Ferrovial Vertiports will work together on the placement, operational planning, and facility design to ensure safe and secure vertiports optimized for eVTOL operations and a seamless passenger experience

Leveraging Unified Aviation’s modular, fast-build system and Skyports' in-house expertise in vertiports, the partnership aims to accelerate network development to provide landing sites where and when they're needed

The Chicago UAM Living Labs initiative focuses on identifying commercialization members whose capabilities will contribute to the UAM value chain, essential for establishing Chicago's first UAM Vertiport

The new vertiports will include electric charging stations and relaxation areas for customers, requiring minimal space and environmental impact compared to infrastructure for traditional aircraft

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) demonstration showcased how aircraft can take off and land near homes and businesses with minimal impacts

Skyports' vertiport infrastructure will be integrated with Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority's (RAKTA) existing transport network, providing a fast and convenient zero-emission transport to the region's most popular areas and attractions

Wellington-Marlborough will be the route for commercial demonstrator flights with the Beta ALIA eVTOL with the airports playing a crucial role in introducing lower-emission aircraft to New Zealand

Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions (VI&E Solutions) and Spectrum Associates are aiming to create an eVTOL infrastructure ecosystem in New England

Capital from ACS Group will support key developments on both sides of Skyports' business, in Skyports Infrastructure to advance vertiports and Skyports Drone Services to continue building on its existing services

Spanish aircraft maker Crisalion Mobility and Kookiejar are joining forces to develop vertiports, delivering essential take-off and landing infrastructure for eVTOLs

The Edge Company's Bird Concentration Monitoring System (BCMS), designed to mitigate bird strikes and ensure air taxi safety during all phases of flight, is being trialled at UrbanV's test vertiport UV-0 in Fiumicino

Revealed at the Drone Show Korea 2024, South Korea's GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) has designed three types of urban vertiports; Retrofit, New Build, and Modular (One & Two Layer)

This is a long-term commitment between Urban-Air Port and LG to work together to develop and serve the market for the operation of safe, reliable, and efficient AAM systems globally using each company's technologies

The Future of Flight action plan from the Department of Transport (DfT) details plans for the first piloted flying taxis by 2026 and regular services by 2028, and demos of autonomous flying taxis on board by 2030

An agreement between SkyScape and Unisphere will focus on the utilization of weather intelligence and data analytics solutions to better understand how weather impacts specific locations in regard to vertiport development and operations

Archer and Falcon Aviation will jointly develop a vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, enabling flights between the two cities with Archer's Midnight eVTOL, operating almost entirely over water with scenic views and clocking in at as little as 30 minutes from take-off to landing