SITA and Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP) have partnered to pioneer integrated, scalable, and passenger-centric urban air transport through the launch of a Vertiport.
The partnership will seek to create a fully integrated Software-Defined Vertiport, featuring a co-developed “AirOne” vertiport, by combining modular vertiport infrastructure with innovative digital platforms.
UAP’s “Vertical Airfield” innovation, 80% smaller than conventional airfields, supports safe, quiet hybrid VTOL operations at height with modular, scalable designs and integrated energy storage, enhancing passenger experience and sustainability.
The partnership will seek to leverage Urban-Air Port’s expertise in modular rapidly deployable vertiports while utilising Sita’s tech proficiency, including passenger processing, air-to-ground communications, and real-time data management.
Aiding in this development is the Vertiport Management System (VMS), a cloud-based platform orchestrating planning, resource allocation, passenger flow, weather data monitoring, and security.
By integrating modular infrastructure with a cloud-native platform, automation and AI support, the partnership aims to deliver the resilience, scalability, and operational agility required for high-density AAM deployments in complex urban environments.
CEO of Urban-Air Port Andrea Wu said: “This isn’t just about new infrastructure, it’s about delivering a fully-connected experience for passengers, VTOL and transport operators.
“By uniting our innovative vertiport hardware with Sita’s proven aviation platforms, we’re building a real foundation for safe, scalable air mobility with global reach.”
Achievements in urban air mobility will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
