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Florida is officially positioning itself as a future leader in Advanced Air Mobility. As of July 1, 2025, Senate Bill 1662 empowers the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to invest in vertiport construction, enabling both public and private projects to access state support and funding.

The bill expands the legal definition of airports to include vertiports and vertistops, opening the door for new infrastructure aligned with the needs of eVTOL aircraft and AAM operations. It also authorizes FDOT to fund up to 100% of capital improvement costs under its strategic airport investment initiative.

Developers should note that vertiport planning in Florida will require coordination across local zoning, state aviation site approvals, and federal FAA compliance, especially with upcoming performance-based design guidance due by the end of 2025.

This is a big win for AAM and urban mobility. With the right tools, like LYNEports, stakeholders can streamline site selection, compliance mapping,…

I’ve always believed that airports, heliports, and vertiports aren’t just transportation hubs, they’re real estate assets that influence how our cities grow and function.

These sites sit at the intersection of land use, mobility, and investment. Their location, size, access, zoning, and noise footprint impact surrounding property values, urban development, and public acceptance. With advanced air mobility on the rise, every vertiport or heliport we plan isn’t just about where aircraft can land, it’s about how that site fits into a city’s fabric.

Planning these sites means thinking about more than regulations and aircraft specs. We also need to consider real estate strategy, multi-modal access, community integration, and long-term value. That’s why LYNEports was built, to help make those connections easier, faster, and more data-driven.

Would love to hear how others in the community are thinking about the land and location aspects of AAM planning.

Joby Aviation completed the region’s first-ever piloted eVTOL test flight in Dubai, in collaboration with the RTA and UAE aviation authorities. Just days later, Archer took to the skies in Abu Dhabi, testing performance under the UAE’s unique climate conditions.

These milestone flights mark a bold step toward making electric air taxis a reality in the region. The UAE continues to position itself as a global leader in advanced aviation, sustainability, and innovation.

Exciting times ahead for our skies!

We want to support the next generation of innovators shaping aviation, infrastructure, and technology. A unique chance to join a global network of professionals working at the intersection of AI, airport planning, Advanced Air Mobility design, and smart infrastructure. 

The selected students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals in architecture, engineering, urban planning, aviation, and emerging tech will get:

✅ Free One-Month Certificate Training +

✅ Hands-On Experience +

✅ Internship Opportunities +

✅ LYNEports Certificate