UrbanV, an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure company, and Signature Aviation, a private aviation terminal developer, have signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement to accelerate the development of vertiport networks across the U.S., with an initial focus on Florida, New York, California, and Texas.
This partnership unlocks strong synergies in the development of Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure in the United States and beyond.
The collaboration between UrbanV and Signature Aviation aims to lay the groundwork for a scalable AAM ecosystem by focusing on:
Economic Viability & Technical Feasibility Studies:
- The partnership will focus on evaluating the economic viability and technical feasibility of building and managing networks of vertiports in the identified U.S. markets and beyond.
- Studies will assess network planning, demand potential, infrastructure feasibility, operational integration and financial modeling to support vertiport site selection and deployment strategies.
Business Development & Ecosystem Creation:
- Signature Aviation will integrate vertiports within its network of private aviation terminals and drive regulatory discussions.
- The JV will engage with potential vertiport sites and AAM operators, leveraging both companies’ industry connections to form strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating AAM adoption.
Carlo Tursi, CEO at UrbanV, said, “This joint venture agreement is a major step in the development of AAM infrastructure for the United States. We have the ambition to become a major global operator of vertiport networks and we will pioneer the establishment of some of the first AAM routes. By leveraging UrbanV’s expertise in vertiport development and Signature Aviation’s established network of private aviation terminals, we are laying the foundations for seamless, efficient, and sustainable short-distance aerial transport in the United States.”
Tony Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer, Signature Aviation, said, “Our partnership with UrbanV elevates our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and most importantly, our guests. As we bring together our expertise, resources, and strategy, we’re focused on driving the adoption of advanced air mobility, while also establishing the safe, seamless, and efficient infrastructure needed for the development of vertiports."
With the rapid advancement of eVTOL technology and growing demand for efficient, sustainable urban transportation, UrbanV and Signature Aviation are at the forefront of transforming air mobility in the United States.
