Vertiports & Infrastructure News & Articles

Advancing Vertiport Operations with AI-Enabled Detection Systems

Skyway and MatrixSpace are partnering to enhance air traffic management and unmanned aircraft detection, bringing advanced AI-driven sensing technology to the Advanced Air Mobility sector

Jan 31, 2025
EHang Opens Smart UAM Center in Shenzhen

EHang's new Shenzhen facility showcases a fully automated eVTOL vertiport, complete with a three-dimensional lift system, streamlining passenger handling for aerial sightseeing tours

Jan 24, 2025
Thales Selected to Deploy UTM System in Norway

Avinor has chosen Thales to deploy Norway’s nationwide unmanned traffic management system, combining innovative next-generation software with strict regulatory compliance

Jan 17, 2025
Skyports Receives Technical Design Approval for First Commercial Vertiport in UAE

The first of four initial Skyports vertiports in Dubai has received design acceptance from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)

Jan 13, 2025
Atlantic Aviation Acquires Ferrovial Vertiports

The acquisition of Ferrovial Vertiports further positions Atlantic Aviation at the forefront of AAM with the vision, resources, and proven ability to deliver an extensive network of sites

Jan 09, 2025
Joby & Jetex to Advance Sustainable Air Mobility

Joby Aviation and Jetex will focus on locations across the Middle East where Joby plans to install its Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS)

Dec 20, 2024
New Downtown Manhattan Heliport Operator Plans Upgrade to Support eVTOLs

Downtown Skyport, a joint venture between Skyports Infrastructure and Groupe ADP, will establish New York City as the first city to adapt its heliport infrastructure to support sustainable mobility technologies

Dec 18, 2024
Construction Begins on UK Vertiport

The vertiport in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is based on a plot of 0.42 acres (0.17 hectares) and will include a compact 160 sq m passenger terminal

Dec 13, 2024
Skyway & UrbanLink Partner to Develop Vertiports Across Florida

Skyway and UrbanLink Air Mobility have unveiled plans for vertiports and dedicated eVTOL routes in Central and South Florida, with operations set to commence in late 2026

Nov 25, 2024
EHang Debuts at Smart City Expo World Congress in Spain

EHang debuted at Smart City Expo World Congress in Spain and announced a cooperation with Vertiports Network on European AAM ecosystem

Nov 21, 2024
Construction Begins on Joby’s First Dubai Vertiport

The vertiport at Dubai International Airport (DXB) is the first of four in Joby's initial air taxi network, with additional sites planned for Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Downtown, and Dubai Marina

Nov 14, 2024
UrbanV Teams with Korean Airport Firm to Build AAM Network

UrbanV and Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) will engage in multiple joint activities as part of the collaboration, including ecosystem creation, exchange of technical, operational and regulatory expertise and data

Oct 31, 2024
Wisk Forms MoU for Australian Autonomous Air Travel

Wisk Aero and Airservices Australia will lay the foundation for incorporating safe, autonomous air taxi travel into Australia’s airspace, utilizing all-electric, self-flying technology

Oct 18, 2024
Joint Venture to Develop AAM Ecosystem in Italy

VEGA (Vertical Gateway), a venture between Skyports, SEA Milan, and 2i Aeroporti, is to launch operations between Malpensa Airport and Central Milan, and will then focus on scaling operations to other parts of Lombardy, and potentially other regions

Oct 17, 2024
Firstco Presents Vertiport Insights at World Smart City Expo

At the World Smart City Expo in South Korea, Firstco shared insights into the latest advancements in its Vertiport Management Systems (VMS) and explained how it can play a crucial role in supporting the wider AAM ecosystem

Oct 16, 2024
Parkin & Skyports to Develop Air Taxi Infrastructure in Dubai

Dubai's Parkin Company and Skyports Infrastructure are set to collaborate on the provision of parking facilities at applicable vertiport sites and explore opportunities to develop new air taxi infrastructure

Oct 11, 2024
Partnership’s Modular Race Vertiport Design Revealed

Airspeeder and HOK will design what is reportedly the world’s first modular race vertiport and event space, aiming to revolutionise the sport and blend design with sustainability

Oct 11, 2024
POSCO to Participate in Joint Research to Build Vertiports

The POSCO's strategic technology development with the Korea Airports Corporation and Hanwha Corporation/E&C for constructing a building-type UAM vertiport

Sep 06, 2024
Skyports Partners with Australian Real Estate Developer on Vertiports

The partnership will explore vertiport development opportunities in strategic locations around Brisbane and the wider Queensland area

Aug 15, 2024