Skyports Infrastructure reports it has secured all nine Japanese subsidy projects it participated in during 2026, achieving a 100% application success rate.
Working alongside leading Japanese corporations including Kanematsu Corporation and Mitsui Fudosan, the nine project wins span six prefectures.
Skyports’ project wins include:
Osaka Prefecture: Led by Kanematsu Corporation and supported by subsidy programmes from both Osaka Prefecture and Osaka City, the project includes the development of a basic design and business case for a future MRO facility in Osaka City, together with the identification and evaluation of vertiport candidate sites across Osaka Prefecture. Skyports will support Kanematsu in delivering these studies.
Hyogo Prefecture: Skyports has been successful in four separate subsidy projects in Hyogo, led by Kanematsu Corporation. These include vertiport location feasibility studies, the development of basic vertiport designs and operational concepts. The projects comprise of 4 Hyogo Prefecture-funded initiatives, as well as an additional Toyooka City funded project in Kinosaki Onsen, covering: Sumoto City (Awaji Island), Kinosaki Onsen, Kobe Waterfront area, Arima Onsen
Oita Prefecture: Led by Kyushu Railway Company (JR Kyushu), the subsidy project looks to explore the implementation of AAM across the prefecture. Skyports is leading on commercial feasibility studies and potential locations for future vertiports.
Yamanashi Prefecture: The subsidy project looks to explore the integration of a vertiport around the Linear Chuo Shinkansen station in Yamanashi. Skyports will be undertaking preliminary vertiport related survey and planning work.
Shizuoka Prefecture: Led by Suzuyo Corporation, the subsidy project is centered around a business feasibility study in Shizuoka City area, with Skyports supporting on site surveys and verification for the development of future vertiports.
Mie Prefecture: Led by Mitsui Fudosan & Ise-Shima Resort Management Co., the subsidy project is looking to explore a future potential air taxi network across the Chubu and Kansai regions, centred on Ise-Shima. Skyports will support the identification and assessment of potential vertiports, alongside their integration with existing transport networks.
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