Global AAM Intelligence
Tracking international project progress, vertiport networks, and deployment signals outside North America.
Brazil
São Paulo Integrated eVTOL Network (UrbanV × Future Flight Global)
BrazilUrbanV announcement: integrated eVTOL network concept connecting key São Paulo locations and airports (with expansion potential). (UrbanV)
China
EHang “UAM Exhibition Center” + automated vertiport (Shenzhen Luohu)
ChinaEHang announcement of an experience center showcasing an “automated smart eVTOL vertiport” for EH216-S. (EHang)
France
Paris eVTOL Vertiports & Routes (Groupe ADP × Volocopter)
FranceVolocopter announcement describing a plan including five Paris vertiports (incl. Austerlitz barge concept) and routes planning. (Volocopter)
Paris Olympics passenger flights scrapped (context project still relevant)
FranceReuters report that passenger-carrying flights during Paris 2024 were cancelled due to certification delays; project still signals infrastructure planning. (Reuters)
India
India Air Taxi Trials Plan (Archer × InterGlobe)
IndiaReuters: Archer aims to start e-air taxi trials in India and targets commercial launch; partnership with InterGlobe/IndiGo affiliate. (Reuters)
India: eVTOL “equipped airport” initiative (Sarla Aviation partnership)
IndiaReport describing Sarla Aviation partnering to create India’s first eVTOL-equipped airport (early-stage but notable). (IOT World Today)
Japan
Expo 2025 Osaka “EXPO Vertiport” + demo flights (SkyDrive)
JapanSkyDrive release: demonstration flights at Expo 2025 Osaka using the EXPO Vertiport (sponsored/operated by ORIX). (SkyDrive Inc.)
Qatar
Qatar Human-Carrying Pilotless eVTOL Flights (EHang × Ministry of Transport)
QatarEHang investor-relations release about EH216-S conducting urban human-carrying pilotless eVTOL flights in Qatar. (EHang)
Saudi Arabia
NEOM × Volocopter eVTOL Test Flights
Saudi ArabiaNEOM announcement of Volocopter eVTOL test flights—described as first such special authorization and tests in Saudi Arabia. (NEOM)
Red Sea Global Resorts Air Taxi Plan (Archer)
Saudi ArabiaReport that Archer plans Midnight air-taxi operations connecting to Red Sea Global resorts (replacing seaplanes). (The National)
Singapore
Seletar Aerospace Park AAM facilities study (Volocopter)
SingaporeVolocopter release on studying facilities/resources at Seletar Aerospace Park for manufacturing and MRO for eVTOL operations. (Volocopter)
South Korea
K-UAM Incheon Demonstration Project (vertiport ops / UTM / comms)
South KoreaReport describing K-UAM’s Incheon demo focusing on infrastructure systems (vertiport operation system, traffic mgmt, 5G aerial comms, etc.). (urbanairmobilitynews.com)
UAE
Abu Dhabi “10+ vertiport sites” air taxi network
UAEArcher notes Abu Dhabi’s announcement to develop an emirate-wide air taxi network of 10+ vertiport sites. (investors.archer.com)
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Hospital-Based Vertiport (Archer)
UAEPlan to upgrade an existing helipad into a hospital-based vertiport for eVTOL + helicopter operations (Archer + Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi). (investors.archer.com)
Dubai Air Taxi Network (RTA × Joby)
UAEDubai’s planned air-taxi service with Joby; Joby announced additional vertiport locations as part of the network. (Joby Aviation, Inc.)
Dubai Mall / Atlantis The Royal / American University of Dubai Vertiports
UAEJoby communication naming three “next vertiport locations” in Dubai (Dubai Mall, Atlantis The Royal, American University of Dubai). (Joby Aviation, Inc.)
DXV “World’s first commercial vertiport” (Skyports, near DXB)
UAESkyports’ commercial vertiport “DXV” adjacent to Dubai International Airport; Skyports states planned completion and intended Joby operations. (Skyports Infrastructure)
Ras Al Khaimah Air Taxi Network (RAKTA × Joby × Skyports)
UAESkyports announcement of a partnership to launch air taxi services in Ras Al Khaimah (leveraging Dubai network progress). (Skyports Infrastructure)
UAE National Air Corridor Mapping (GCAA × TII × ASPIRE)
UAEReuters report: UAE began mapping air corridors for air taxis/cargo drones; framework expected within ~20 months at the time of report. (Reuters)
United Kingdom
Air-One “pop-up vertiport” prototype (Coventry, UK)
United KingdomUrban-Air Port’s “Air One” – described as a fully operational Urban-Air Port for drones + eVTOLs, launched in Coventry. (urban-Air Port Ltd)