U.S. FBO network Atlantic Aviation took a step in the direction of supporting advanced air mobility (AAM) today (January 7) by acquiring eVTOL infrastructure company Ferrovial Vertiports from the Ferrovial parent company. Vertiports are areas in urban, suburban, and rural areas specified for eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft to launch, hover, and land.
With more than 100 locations in the U.S., the FBO specialist said the acquisition “advances Atlantic Aviation’s commitment to leading the industry in the creation of sustainable infrastructure to support advanced air mobility (AAM) operations by incorporating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure expertise into its recognized leadership in the FBO industry,” according to the company.strong text
Who has more than “100 locations,” Atlantic ,or, Ferrovial?
That being said, it is definitely an interesting move on the side of both parties. Atlantic is definitely looking long term, no doubt. Ferrovial appears to be throwing in the towel so to speak, or, they’re not willing to invest for the long haul return. Is Ferrovial bringing any hard assets to the table? What are they?
Before my next doctor’s appointment: Using Spaceport America as the poster child for futuristic hype, chasing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, as suggested by one of my radiated colleagues, feels like polishing a prop on a plane destined to stay grounded. General aviation is circling the drain, drowning in costs, red tape, and a dwindling pool of pilots. Maybe the “Truth or Consequences State” should focus on fixing GA’s issues before launching into another radioactive pipe dream. Just sayin’!