Overview
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. In April 2026, the Port Authority of NY & NJ's FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) named Chicago's network model as a reference point for regional expansion.
- Lifecycle
- Confirmed
- Status updated
- May 31, 2026
Key risks
Aircraft certificationOperating approvalsSite permittingPublic acceptance/noiseUnit economics