Private Jet Terminal Operator Signs Deal To Develop Network Of U.S. Air Taxi Hubs

A company that builds vertiports — or hubs where flying vehicles can take off and land without a runway — has struck a deal to develop the potential air taxi hubs on private aircraft terminals in New York, Florida and Texas.

Signature Aviation, an Orlando-based operator of private aircraft terminals, signed a joint venture agreement with Italian advanced air mobility infrastructure firm UrbanV to evaluate U.S. locations for a network of U.S. airports to host electric and hybrid vertical takeoff vehicles.

The firms are exploring locations in Signature’s existing airport network, which spans 200 locations in 27 countries, and beyond, according to a press release. The move is aimed at capturing demand born from the rapid advancement of piloted aircraft and unmanned drones capable of shuttling passengers and cargo short distances...

   ...more

RSK: Meet George Jetson? Might affect commercial rooftops as landing sites.