UrbanV, a vertiport infrastructure and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) services company, and Future Flight Global (FFG), a pioneer in electric aircraft operations, have entered into a landmark agreement to develop and deploy Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) services, beginning in Rome and expanding to global markets.
“This strategic partnership brings together UrbanV’s expertise in infrastructure and multimodal connectivity with FFG’s operational capabilities in deploying a diversified fleet of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft,” said the companies in a press release. “Together, they aim to accelerate the integration of next-generation aircraft into urban and regional mobility systems. The collaboration launches in UrbanV’s home market of Rome. Expansion is planned across Italy (Emilia-Romagna, Veneto), the French Riviera, and into high-growth markets in North America, South America, and the Middle East.
“Discussions with key ecosystem stakeholders are already underway to ensure regulatory alignment, infrastructure integration, and airspace coordination upon launch.
UrbanV and Future Flight Global will begin joint flight testing in Rome using existing infrastructure, including UrbanV’s UV-0 test vertiport. Concurrently, both parties will develop an integrated business plan to support the transition from testing to full-scale commercial operations.
UrbanV will lead the design, construction, and operation of vertiports across Rome and other strategic regions. Future Flight Global will be responsible for deploying and managing a diversified fleet of eVTOL and eCTOL aircraft tailored to both urban and regional use cases.
The partnership will pursue new IAM opportunities in high-growth regions beyond Europe, including North America, South America, and the Middle East. Market selection will be driven by infrastructure readiness, regulatory alignment, and strategic demand.
“This partnership sets the foundation for one of the world’s first fully integrated urban air mobility ecosystem,” say the companies. “The focus includes multi-OEM aircraft operations, vertiport infrastructure, regulatory certification, and support services. Initial use cases span passenger and cargo transport, regional connections, and coastal mobility….Each aircraft platform was selected based on its mission fit, regulatory maturity, and integration potential. FFG’s operational playbook ensures scalable, efficient deployment across continents.”
For more information
https://www.urbanv.com/en/urbanv-and-future-flight-global-launch-advanced-air-mobility-partnership-starting-in-rome/