Vertiport Developer Skyportz to Launch Operations as Wilbur Air

The wholly owned subsidiary will operate advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft from Electra.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 03:54 PM ET

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A 3D rendering depicts a Wilbur Air-branded Electra.aero eSTOL flying off the coast of Victoria, Australia. [Courtesy: Wilbur Air]

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Australian vertiport developer Skyportz has launched a new subsidiary, Wilbur Air, to operate advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including drones and air taxis, with priority access to the Skyportz network.
Wilbur Air's initial fleet will include 100 Electra.aero hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft, which are noted for their short takeoff/landing capabilities and ability to operate without dedicated electric charging infrastructure at airports.
Skyportz aims to revolutionize AAM by establishing vertiports in diverse, non-airport locations, believing this decentralized infrastructure is crucial for the industry's widespread adoption and success.

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Australian vertiport developer Skyportz, which is building a network of sites across the country that could accommodate advanced air mobility (AAM) operations, is now looking to operate AAM aircraft itself.

The company over the weekend announced the establishment of Wilbur Air, a wholly owned subsidiary that will operate drones, air taxis, and other electric and hybrid aircraft across the future Skyportz network.