Skyports Forges Ahead with Vertiport Plans Amid AAM Certification Delays
Vertiport developer Skyports is actively advancing its infrastructure projects despite slipping timelines for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft certification. The company is securing funding and preparing sites, notably for a planned 2026 launch in Dubai with Joby Aviation. To mitigate delays from aircraft manufacturers, Skyports is adopting a phased approach, intending to begin with cargo drone operations to generate early revenue. This strategy ensures their ground infrastructure will be ready and tested once passenger eVTOLs are certified and become operational. The company's progress highlights a growing divergence between the readiness of ground infrastructure and the vehicle deployment schedules in the emerging AAM sector.
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