Signature and UrbanV form joint venture to tackle US vertiport work

Signature Aviation has signed a joint venture deal with Italian vertiport developer UrbanV to speed up the development of US vertiport networks.

The initial focus is on Florida, New York, California and Texas. Work will begin with a set of economic and technical feasibility studies that will assess network planning, demand potential, infrastructure feasibility, operational integration and financial modelling to support vertiport site selection and deployment strategies.

“Our partnership with UrbanV elevates our commitment to sustainability, innovation and most importantly, our guests,” said Tony Lefebvre, CEO, Signature Aviation. “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.”

Signature plans to integrate vertiports within its network of private aviation terminals. 

“This joint venture agreement is a major step in the development of AAM infrastructure for the US,” said Carlo Tursi, CEO at UrbanV. “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 US.”

The announcement is the latest in a growing number Signature has made related to AAM, including deals with Beta Technologies and Archer Aviation revealed last year.