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Vertiport Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi Airports Picks BETA for eVTOL Charge Network

November 19, 2025 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

Abu Dhabi Airports has selected U.S.-based BETA Technologies to equip the Emirates’ first network of eVTOL charging infrastructure, advancing Emirati air mobility with proven, certified ground support at scale. BETA’s Charge Cube and Battery Thermal Management System will initially be installed at Al Bateen Executive Airport, with expansion to Zayed International Airport as Abu … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi Airports Picks BETA for eVTOL Charge Network

Skyportz Unveils Modular Vertipad Prototype to Advance Air Mobility Infrastructure

November 6, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

Aeroberm™ aims to overcome downwash, fire risk and noise to support scalable eVTOL operations Infrastructure designed for the AAM era Australian infrastructure developer Skyportz today introduced its new vertipad prototype, the Aeroberm™, at the EVTOL Show in Palo Alto. The company described the milestone as a “major milestone in the company’s mission to create safe, … [Read more...] about Skyportz Unveils Modular Vertipad Prototype to Advance Air Mobility Infrastructure

Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow

August 9, 2024 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Innovative Modular Vertipad Design Garners Strong Interest from Air Taxi Industry Skyportz has secured more orders for more than 1,000 units for its new modular vertipad solution, following its release at the Farnborough International Airshow last month. The innovative design aims to support the growing air taxi industry by addressing key concerns such as passenger safety, … [Read more...] about Skyportz Secures Orders for Over 1,000 Vertipads After Farnborough Airshow

The World’s First Certified Electric Autonomous Air Vehicle: A Q&A With Wisk

April 19, 2024 by Miriam McNabb 3 Comments

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Amsterdam Drone Week continued Wednesday with a keynote address by Dan Dalton, Vice President of Global Partnerships at global AAM provider Wisk, now a fully-owned subsidiary of global aerospace giant Boeing. Wisk believes that they are building the very first certified autonomous air taxi.  It's a huge milestone for the AAM industry: the majority of passenger eVTOL players … [Read more...] about The World’s First Certified Electric Autonomous Air Vehicle: A Q&A With Wisk

Skyports Infrastructure to Launch Air Taxi Services in Dubai by 2026

February 13, 2024 by Miriam McNabb 8 Comments

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Skyports and Joby Aviation Partner with Dubai’s RTA: A New Era of Air Taxi Services by 2026 Skyports Infrastructure, a leading player in the vertiport infrastructure for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry, has announced a Definitive Agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and all-electric aircraft company Joby Aviation. The agreement, signed at the … [Read more...] about Skyports Infrastructure to Launch Air Taxi Services in Dubai by 2026

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