Skyportz, an Australian developer of modular vertipad infrastructure, has released analysis identifying Delhi and India as pivotal markets for advanced air mobility (AAM) deployment. The Advanced Air Mobility Vertiport Market Study forecasts substantial growth potential for electric air taxi networks across the subcontinent over the next two decades.
According to Skyportz’s modelling, Delhi could generate approximately 40 million passenger trips annually by 2045, with India reaching 200-250 million trips across the country. The financial projections are equally significant: Delhi alone could produce roughly US$400 million in annual passenger revenues by 2045, scaling to US$2.0-2.5 billion across India during the same period.
Vertipad Infrastructure Requirements
The infrastructure demands are substantial. Skyportz’s analysis indicates India will require approximately 10,000 to 15,000 vertipads by 2045, with Delhi alone needing around 2,200 pads to support network operations. These figures underscore the scale of ground-level and rooftop vertipad deployment necessary to support citywide air taxi operations.
The report identifies several factors driving Delhi’s market potential. Long average commute distances combined with low peak-hour travel speeds create significant time-savings advantages for air taxi services. Delhi’s heavy reliance on road-based transportation limits alternative options, positioning air taxis to displace substantial commuter volumes. Additionally, rising resident wealth and declining operational costs for air taxi services enhance market viability as networks mature.
Aeroberm System Design
Skyportz’s Aeroberm™ modular vertipad system addresses these infrastructure needs through rapid installation capabilities, downwash management, noise mitigation, and incremental expansion from dozens to thousands of operational pads. The system’s design prioritizes scalability across high-density urban environments.
Clem Newton-Brown, Skyportz CEO, stated: “Delhi’s numbers make one thing clear: this is not a small boutique market. Our modelling points to thousands of vertipads, tens of millions of passengers and sustained long-term infrastructure demand.”
Robert Bassey, former FAA national lead for vertiport design and current Skyportz strategic adviser, emphasized regulatory alignment: “Our focus at Skyportz is on building a modular vertipad product that can be evaluated consistently across markets and accepted by regulators worldwide.”
Newton-Brown is currently in India attending the Wings Airshow in Hyderabad, meeting with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and local air taxi developers including ePlane, Sarla, Nalwa, and BluJ Aero.
More information is available from Skyportz’s website. The study is available here.
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Ian McNabb is a journalist focusing on drone technology and lifestyle content at Dronelife. He is based between Boston and NH and, when not writing, enjoys hiking and Boston area sports.
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