Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”), and SkyScape, a pioneering Japanese vertiport development and management company, have officially entered into an agreement to integrate Eve’s cutting-edge Urban Air Traffic Management (ATM) solutions into the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) framework outlined by the Japanese government.
Under the terms of the agreement, SkyScape becomes Eve’s 13th Urban ATM customer and its sixth Urban ATM vertiport customer. The collaboration signifies a strategic move as Eve continues to expand its global footprint and SkyScape solidifies its position as a key player in the evolution of UAM infrastructure.
“This agreement represents a key milestone for Eve as SkyScape becomes our first Urban ATM customer in Japan as we continue to grow our portfolio of vertiport customers around the world. Japan has been very proactive and is a global leader in pursuing urban air mobility. Eve’s Urban ATM solution will play a critical role in helping to transport eVTOL passengers quickly and safely in densely populated cities in the future,” according to David Rottblatt, Vice-President of Sales and Government Affairs at Eve Air Mobility.
Eve’s Urban ATM software serves as a crucial catalyst for the seamless implementation and scalability of UAM. The comprehensive solution encompasses vital services for air navigation service providers, urban authorities, fleet operators, vertiport operators, and various other stakeholders in the UAM ecosystem. Key features of the software include UAM flight coordination, vertiport automation airside support, airspace flow management, and conformance management.
As part of this groundbreaking partnership, Eve and SkyScape will engage in collaborative efforts to promote Urban Air Mobility in Japan. This includes joint initiatives such as the testing and trial of Urban ATM software, data collection, and sharing. The companies will also collaborate on showcasing eVTOL (electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing) design and testing, vertiport design, operation certification, and the development of future autonomous operations at SkyScape locations. The plan includes the “Integrated Aviation Center” (IAC), SkyScape’s planned country research site, set to open in the future.
“Our team at SkyScape is focused on developments that move the needle forward and get us closer to launching real AAM services. Working directly with the EVE team pushes us one step closer to the reality we’re looking to create within Advanced Air Mobility and enables the variety of aviation operations we’re planning to offer from our facilities,” said Asa Quesenberry, CEO of SkyScape.
SkyScape, headquartered in Osaka, has been at the forefront of innovative Vertiport development, employing a unique approach centered around modular aviation facility “building blocks.” These pre-fabricated units house various elements crucial to vertiport operations, empowering site developers to design tailored aviation facilities based on their specific needs and use cases. The building blocks are designed for quick setup and resilience throughout the facility’s lifecycle, utilizing upcycled CONEX containers and high-grade aluminum to underscore a commitment to sustainability.
SkyScape’s visionary approach extends beyond traditional eVTOL operations, aiming to support a diverse range of co-located services, including first response, medical deliveries, security, and more. By focusing on community empowerment through Advanced Air Mobility, SkyScape is leading the way in creating aviation facilities that are versatile, resilient, and sustainable.
This collaboration between Eve Air Mobility and SkyScape represents a significant step forward in shaping the future of Urban Air Mobility in Japan and beyond, laying the foundation for innovative and sustainable aerial transportation solutions.