The Phase 1 first three locations under negotiation are in Venice, Piedmont and Trieste. UAP and BAI aim to transform under-utilised aerodromes into hubs for urban air mobility.

As take off and landing structures go, the AirOne is modular, not too expensive relatively speaking, and quick to build. Systems within are AI-enabled and address travel efficiencies as well as income generation.

It is working with NACO to deploy AirOne vertiport technology at regional and international airports around the world. The collaboration follows recent partnerships with Korea Airport Corp, Hanwah Systems and Egis.