Vertiports & Infrastructure News & Articles

VPorts Launches Certification Process for Dubai Vertiport

Construction is due to start on the cutting-edge transportation hubs in 2024, incorporating advanced technologies, such as automated landing systems, smart charging infrastructure and robust safety procedures for optimal functionality and passenger comfort

Jun 08, 2023
Eve Completes Development of Urban ATM Prototype

The Urban Air Traffic Management (Urban ATM) prototype focuses on concepts and services essential to supporting the introduction and scalability of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) operations

Jun 01, 2023
LYTE & AAM Institute to Launch Seattle Ferry Alternatives

A daily commute accelerated to 300 km/h, travelling back and forth to work 10 times faster, that's what LYTE Aviation is visualizing through its new partnership with the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Institute

May 31, 2023
Ferrovial Appoints Kirk Hotelling for Vertiport Network Development

In this role, Kirk Hotelling will oversee global real estate site selection, negotiations and construction for the development of the company's vertiport networks

May 19, 2023
Powertap & Luftcar Partner on Hydrogen Refueling Stations to Support eVTOLs

The collaboration aims to establish refueling stations across Connecticut to support the fueling needs of eVTOLs, road vehicles, and utility backup systems

May 17, 2023
Volatus Partners with Marsh McLennan for eVTOL Infrastructure Insurance Cover

Volatus Infrastructure adds insurance industry leader to its infrastructure package solution with Marsh McLennan becoming the preferred partner for insurance solutions to Volatus customers

May 10, 2023
Ferrovial Appoints Kevin Costello for Development of Vertiport Network

Ferrovial's new Senior Vice President of Business Development Kevin Costello will lead the development of the vertiport network across the East Coast, initially focused on the New York and New Jersey markets

May 09, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility International Most Read Articles in April 2023

April 2023 saw a number of significant developments, including contract awards, opening of new facilities, and new aircraft launched

May 03, 2023
EvFly Selects Volatus as eVTOL Infrastructure Provider

The agreement names Volatus as the exclusive infrastructure and charging station provider for EvFly's global Advanced Air Mobility projects

Apr 28, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility Weekly Roundup – WC 16 April

A roundup of the week's Advanced Air Mobility news, including developments from SkyDrive, PLANA and Skyway

Apr 21, 2023
Asian Express Aviation Orders TCab Tech eVTOLs

By adding TCab's E20 eVTOL to its existing fleet, Asian Express Aviation intends to expand its low-altitude flights, in particular the large and currently underserved tourism markets

Apr 21, 2023
PLANA & Jeju Air Partner to Create AAM Ecosystem in South Korea

PLANA will work alongside Jeju Air to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business models, Air Operator Certificate (AOC) qualification standards and the training of industry workers including pilots

Apr 20, 2023
PLANA Professional Concept Winner at iF Design Awards

Following the win at the iF Design Awards, PLANA joins a select group of eVTOL aircraft developers, including Lilium and Vertical, to receive this prestigious award

Apr 18, 2023
SkyDrive Receives SD-05 eVTOL Pre-Order from Taiho

The Shikoku region, where Taiho is headquartered, faces transportation and regional revitalization challenges, with the electric-powered compact SD-05 seen as a solution to these issues

Apr 18, 2023
Foster + Partners Reveal Concept Design for Dubai Vertiport Terminal

The DXB vertiport is one of four locations being considered by Skyports and Dubai's RTA, forming part of a vision for an eVTOL network that will connect Dubai's most popular areas with high-speed, zero-emission travel

Apr 17, 2023
Skyway & Skyportz Collaborate to Expand UAM Infrastructure in Australia

The partnership brings together Skyway’s expertise in urban airspace navigation, vertiport planning and development, and vertiport management systems with Skyportz’s extensive network of potential landing sites across the continent

Apr 17, 2023
Advanced Air Mobility Weekly Roundup – WC 9 April

A roundup of the week's Advanced Air Mobility news, including developments from SkyDrive, Volatus Infrastructure and EHang

Apr 14, 2023
EHang Becomes Member of Japan’s Public-Private Committee for AAM

EHang is the only autonomous eVTOL provider among the Public Private Committee members, and will contribute its expertise in Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) technology to promote the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem for safe eVTOL operations in Japan

Apr 14, 2023
SkyDrive Begins Accepting Pre-Orders of eVTOL Aircraft for Personal Use

Following numerous inquiries from individuals expressing interest in acquiring the SD-05, SkyDrive has opened pre-order sales to the general public, with Kotaro Chiba the first private customer of the eVTOL aircraft

Apr 13, 2023