Orlando International Airport (KMCO) could be the site of a fully operational vertiport by 2028. [Courtesy: Orlando International Airport]
Key Takeaways:
Orlando International Airport (KMCO) plans to develop a vertiport for electric and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
The airport will issue an "invitation to negotiate" (ITN) in March to find partners for building and operating the vertiport, with a target operational date of 2028.
This initiative is a strategic move by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) to position Central Florida as a leader in AAM, working with the FAA for approvals and integration.
Updated Feb. 25 at 1:35 p.m. EST to include details shared by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA).
Orlando International Airport (KMCO) may soon look for collaborators to develop a vertiport for electric and other advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
