Skyports raises USD 23 million in first close of Series B funding round

Skyports has raised USD 23 million in the first close of its Series B funding round. The capital, from a combination of new and existing investors, will enable Skyports to consolidate its position as a global leader in the advanced air mobility infrastructure and drone operations markets.  All existing institutional shareholders participated in the round […]

Skyports to Develop Europe’s First Test Vertiport in Paris

Skyports, the world-leading designer, developer, and operator of vertiports (landing sites for eVTOL aircraft) is developing Europe’s first test vertiport in France, as a significant step towards launching commercial Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The programme is part of the Re.Invent Air Mobility initiative led by French airport […]

NHS launches UK’s first COVID test drone delivery service in Scotland

London, United Kingdom (UK), Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 – Argyll & Bute Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has begun carrying COVID test samples and other medical materials on drone delivery flights between medical facilities in the Argyll & Bute region. Following a proof-of-concept phase last year, the three-month initiative, which aims to help improve […]

Drone Deliveries Take Flight in First-of-its-Kind Trial in Ireland

Testing last-mile drone delivery of goods between Shannon Airport to Foynes Port begins Ireland, October 4 – Last week, FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), and the world’s largest express transportation company, in collaboration with Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) Air, announced the completion of its first scheduled drone last-mile delivery flight […]

Behind the Scenes – Launching the Worlds First Vertiport

Marina Bay perfectly represents modern and dynamic Singapore.  The whole Marina Bay area has undergone rapid and transformational development to become the focal point for visitors to the city, who flock from around the globe to wonder at the inspiring architectural delights that make up the jaw-dropping skyline. Strolling around the 3.5km waterfront promenade just […]

Skyports in the News

Skyports and Brent Cross to partner on air taxi vertiport serving London | eVTOL

Skyports, a U.K.-based owner and operator of vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, is teaming up with Brent Cross South Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Argent Related and Barnet Council, for the development of a passenger air taxi vertiport at Brent Cross Town in north west London.

Vodafone Business – Building Better Futures: Lifelines in the Sky | CNN

Alastair’s obsession with flight started with model planes when he was a child. Now he’s working with revolutionary advanced air mobility company Skyports to provide drone delivery services, flying unmanned aircraft to transport essential medical supplies to some of the most remote places in the UK. Watch as he explains his love of technology and why it’s so important to stay connected.

Air Taxi Revolution Presents Exciting New Opportunities | Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific

We’ve joined Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific as a World Business Partner to expand our work with airports in the Asia Pacific region. Find out what this means for Skyports, for airports and for the future of advanced air mobility in an interview with our Head of APAC Yun-yuan Tay.

Air Tight Solutions | PAX Tech

Skyports in pioneering the design and construction of take-off and landing infrastructure for air taxis in major cities...

Building Vertical Cities | Aerospace America

Metropolitan areas including Miami and Orlando have emerged as potential early adopters of urban air mobility flights aboard electric aircraft. But this new mode of travel won’t take off unless UAM companies make the right business decisions about where to locate their vertiports and win permission from local authorities to build these landing pads.

Ryan-backed ‘sky taxis’ venture to invest millions in Shannon facility | Irish Independent

'UK air-transport infrastructure group Skyports – which is backed by Declan Ryan’s Irelandia Aviation – is investing millions of euro to establish a base at Shannon’s new Future Mobility Campus Ireland, the Irish Independent has learned.'