FAC STRATEGIC SECTOR

AIR MOBILITY / EVTOL

SOUTH EAST

South East England is actively engaged in the burgeoning air mobility sector, which encompasses groundbreaking technologies such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and drone systems.

The region boasts numerous manufacturers and organizations making significant contributions to this field:

Urban Air Mobility Startups: Enterprises in the South East are delving into urban air mobility solutions, including flying taxis and autonomous drones for medical supply deliveries.

Advanced Air Mobility Projects:  The UK government has invested in advanced air mobility initiatives, featuring a proposed drone "super highway" and electric aviation routes.

Aerospace Clusters:  The South East is home to a concentration of premier engineering companies involved in aerospace and defense, many of which are transitioning towards air mobility technologies.

These advancements underscore the region's position as a center of innovation in the air mobility sector. South East England is also host to a number of pioneering companies in the air mobility domain. Here are some standout examples:

Maverick Aviation: Based at the Fareham Innovation Centre, this firm specializes in urban air mobility solutions, particularly flying taxis and autonomous drones.

Sky Comm Vertiports: Focused on designing and developing vertiports for Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, this company is leading the way in urban air mobility infrastructure.

Urban-Air Port: This company is developing infrastructure for air taxis and autonomous drones, with its Air-One hub in Coventry serving as a demonstration site for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.

These companies are leading the charge in transforming air mobility, establishing the South East as a pivotal hub for this emerging sector.

FAC Air Mobility Members