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]

Key Takeaways:

Australian vertiport developer Skyportz has launched Wilbur Air, a new subsidiary dedicated to operating advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, including drones and air taxis, across its future national vertiport network.
Wilbur Air's first announced partnership is with Electra.aero for 100 hybrid-electric eSTOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft, valued for their ability to operate from short runways, long range, and independence from dedicated charging infrastructure.
Skyportz aims to revolutionize AAM by establishing vertiports in new locations beyond traditional airports and helipads, fostering a decentralized and accessible air mobility ecosystem across Australia.

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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.