UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants have established a long-term strategic partnership to support the planning, design, regulatory integration, and commercialization of Advanced Air Mobility infrastructures and services.
The collaboration focuses primarily on the Japanese market while also targeting selected international opportunities. The first initiative under this agreement will focus on the Tokyo Metropolitan Area project. For this venture, UrbanV will serve as the strategic technical partner of Japan Airport Consultants within a consortium led by Japan Airlines. This consortium also includes Archer Aviation alongside other key industry stakeholders from the aviation and airport sectors, representing a concrete step toward structured Advanced Air Mobility development in a complex urban environment.
Beyond the initial Tokyo project, the agreement sets up a flexible framework for joint Research and Development initiatives and consulting. The partnership combines global experience with local leadership. Japan Airport Consultants leverages its long-standing leadership in airport development and deep understanding of the Japanese aviation ecosystem. UrbanV will support public and private stakeholders by providing international benchmarking and cross-border knowledge transfer to align local initiatives with emerging global standards and regulatory frameworks, including EASA, FAA, and ICAO best practices.
Ivan Bassato, Chairman of UrbanV, said, “Japan is globally recognized for its leadership in technology and innovation. We are honored to enter this market through a solid and long-term partnership with Japan Airport Consultants, a trusted local leader. As UrbanV begins its journey in the Japanese ecosystem, we look forward to contributing international experience, innovation and sustainable solutions to the future of mobility in Japan and beyond.”
Takeya Hirano, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, Japan Airport Consultants, Inc., said, “Japan Airport Consultants is pleased to establish this strategic partnership with UrbanV, a leading international player in the development and operation of vertiport networks. As Japan moves toward the social implementation of Advanced Air Mobility, it is essential to combine international experience with a deep understanding of Japan’s airport, aviation, regulatory and urban environments. Through this collaboration, JAC will contribute its long-standing expertise in airport planning, design and aviation infrastructure development, while working closely with UrbanV to support the realization of safe, sustainable and socially accepted AAM ecosystems in Japan and beyond.”
Through this partnership, both organizations aim to assist airports, public authorities, and private stakeholders in navigating the transition toward sustainable, efficient, and integrated air mobility.
