Vertiport Projects

Skyportz plans vertiports for the 2032 Olympics, linking the city center to the Olympic Village and establishing a Moreton Bay hub. A June 2024 riverfront concept was released at the Advanced Air Mobility summit, emphasizing waterfront advantages like clear flight paths and government leases. The Australian Advanced Manufacturing Centre of Excellence in Petrie, initially expected by 2023, remains delayed with no 2025 updates. Greenbird's UAM platform targets Queensland operations by 2032, supported by CASA's 2024 vertiport guidelines excluding helicopters to gain community acceptance.

Skyportz and Sea World Helicopters partnered in March 2022 to adapt helicopter infrastructure for eVTOL tourism operations, targeting the Gold Coast by 2032 for the Brisbane Olympics. No significant updates since 2022 suggest slow progress, with plans still contingent on eVTOL certification and CASA's 2024 guidelines facilitating vertiport development.

Lilium planned a central European network by 2026, including Linz, announced at Airspace World 2024. Lilium's insolvency filing in October 2024, followed by layoffs and stalled talks with investors by December 2024, halted progress. No infrastructure partner updates confirm cancellation as of March 2025.

Lilium's 2026 network included Innsbruck per the March 2024 announcement. The company's insolvency in October 2024, with no progress reports or funding secured by March 2025, indicates cancellation.

Odense Municipality aims for green mobility at Hans Christian Andersen Airport, with a 2023 partnership update following a 2022 announcement. A working group continues developing a business case, but no construction updates as of March 2025 suggest it remains in planning.

Estonia's government identified eVTOL routes from Tallinn to Hiiumaa and Helsinki Airport in early plans. No updates since the initial announcement, keeping this in early stages as of March 2025.

Part of Estonia's eVTOL routes connecting Tallinn and Helsinki Airport. No recent developments reported by March 2025, indicating it remains in planning.

A May 2024 MoU with RAKTA, RAKTDA, and Skyports targets a vertiport network for sustainable tourism by 2027, part of UAE's electric mobility push. No delays reported by March 2025, suggesting steady progress.

VPorts' March 2023 MoU with Ras Al Khaimah Airport plans a 10,000-square-meter vertiport, expandable to a UAE network by 2030, focusing on multimodal links. No setbacks reported by March 2025, indicating it’s on track or operational.

Three vertiport locations—Al Bateen, Yas Island, and Khalifa Port—are planned with LODD and Skyports Infrastructure for eVTOL and drone operations. Designs unveiled at ICAO GISS 2025 in February 2025, with a feasibility study submitted, target operations by 2026. Progress and UAE's investment suggest 'Definite' status as of March 2025.

Battle Creek Unlimited secured $7 million in August 2023 for an air mobility park at Battle Creek Executive Airport. No updates in 2024 or 2025 confirm progress, keeping it in the 'Expected' phase.

Volatus Infrastructure signed a January 2023 agreement with Bellefonte Airport for an FAA-compliant eVTOL vertiport with up to eight landing pads and charging stations. Initially launched with one pad for scalability, it aims to ease traffic for Penn State football fans and serve as an East Coast hub. Slated for late 2023 operation, no setbacks reported by March 2025 suggest it’s operational or nearly complete.

eVertiSKY and Volatus' Chicago UAM Living Labs hit Q3 2024 milestones for the first UAM vertiport, integrating EV charging and real-time management. Operational since 2015 as Vertiport Chicago for helicopters, its eVTOL adaptation is confirmed as of March 2025.

Archer Aviation and United Airlines planned a 2025 air taxi route from O'Hare to Vertiport Chicago. No construction updates since March 2023 and Archer's focus on other regions suggest delays as of March 2025.

Volatus and Spectrum Associates agreed in April 2024 to build 13 New England vertiports, starting with seven across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Expansion continues into 2025, with no delays reported, confirming 'Definite' status.

Lilium and Ferrovial planned over 10 vertiports across Florida starting in 2021, targeting 2025 operations from Lake Nona. Lilium's insolvency in October 2024 and Ferrovial's sale of its vertiport division to Atlantic Aviation in January 2025 effectively cancelled this network.

Volatus Infrastructure signed a July 2023 Letter of Intent with GREENPORT® International Airport and Technology Center to build an eVTOL vertiport in northwest Bastrop County, 17 miles from Austin. Featuring a modular terminal and vehicle-agnostic charging station, it was planned to open in early 2024. As of March 2025, no delays are reported, suggesting it’s operational or nearing completion within the 5,426-acre phase one development.

Overair partnered with DFW Airport and Arlington in November 2023 to develop vertiports and AAM operations, targeting 2028 Butterfly eVTOL services. Plans include vertiports at DFW International Airport and Arlington Municipal Airport, with charging stations and regional expansion. No construction updates by March 2025 suggest it remains in planning.

The Dallas CBD Heliport/Vertiport, operational since 2016 at Dallas Executive Airport, is the world’s largest urban elevated facility. With a dual deck for helicopters and VTOL aircraft, it’s managed by the City of Dallas Aviation Department. As of March 2025, it supports existing operations and is poised for eVTOL adaptation.

Jet Systems Hélicoptères Service and Volocopter partnered in April 2023 for eVTOL operations, targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics. A crewed test flight occurred in August 2024 at Saint-Cyr-l’École vertiport, with a temporary River Seine vertiport authorized from July to December 2024. Despite Volocopter's December 2024 insolvency filing, the test flight success and plans for Austerlitz vertiport flights in late 2024 (pre-insolvency) confirm 'Definite' status as of March 2025, though future operations remain uncertain.