UrbanV, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop a city-wide infrastructure for electrically powered flying taxis, with the first flights expected to launch in Rome by 2025.
Key highlights of the partnership include:
- AWS Cloud Provider: UrbanV has selected Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its cloud provider to support the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle transport networks. AWS’s expertise as a leading cloud provider for airlines and airports will help UrbanV create innovative and scalable operating models for vertiports (airports for eVTOLs) that can be expanded internationally.
- Vertiport Development: UrbanV is collaborating with AWS Professional Services (ProServ) to develop and operate vertiports that will be used by eVTOLs to transport passengers within city centers. AWS’s cloud technology will be leveraged to automate the passenger experience, simplify check-in operations and security checks, and provide real-time updates to passengers.
- Initial Launch in Rome: UrbanV aims to launch its first eVTOL service from Rome Fiumicino Airport to central Rome by the end of 2024. This service will be ready to transport visitors arriving in Rome for the Jubilee in 2025. The network will expand to 10 vertiports in Rome by 2026, providing efficient and traffic-free travel within the city.
- Expansion Plans: UrbanV plans to open vertiport networks in other cities such as Venice, Bologna, and the French Riviera. The company envisions a future where eVTOLs offer faster and more sustainable alternatives to traditional means of urban transport.
Carlo Tursi, CEO of UrbanV, expressed excitement about the partnership with AWS and the potential to revolutionize urban air travel. The collaboration aims to not only transform the vehicles themselves but also enhance the overall passenger experience, integrating vertiports seamlessly into urban spaces.
UrbanV’s ambitious plans and collaboration with AWS indicate a significant step forward in the development of electric urban air travel and the integration of eVTOLs into modern transportation systems.