Partnership to explore AAM infrastructure development in South Florida

By Global Infrastructure Sherpa · Feb 19, 2026

Partnership Transport announced Miami, United States Feb 19, 2026

development

Stage

Valo

Project

Vertical Aerospace is working with UrbanV, Signature Aviation, Skyports Infrastructure, and Vertiports by Atlantic Aviation to explore the development of key routes in South Florida for its airline and operator customers.

Deal Analysis

This partnership signifies a concerted effort to establish Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure in South Florida. Vertical Aerospace, a developer, is collaborating with UrbanV, Signature Aviation, Skyports Infrastructure, and Vertiports by Atlantic Aviation to explore the development of key routes for its airline and operator customers. The partnership aims to lay the groundwork for future AAM operations by addressing the critical need for vertiports and supporting infrastructure. While the financial details remain undisclosed, the involvement of multiple key players in the AAM ecosystem suggests a significant commitment to the region's potential as an early adopter of this emerging technology.

Collaboration between Vertical Aerospace and multiple infrastructure developers.
Focus on developing key AAM routes in South Florida.
Involvement of established players like Signature Aviation and Skyports.
Strategic positioning for future AAM market growth.

Market Context: The AAM sector is rapidly evolving, with significant investment focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and the associated infrastructure. South Florida represents a potentially lucrative market due to its dense population, tourism industry, and existing aviation infrastructure.

Source Intelligence

KEY DETAILS

Valo will be on public display on Feb. 24-25 at the Bass Museum in Collins Park. Valo is designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. Vertical Aerospace is also developing a hybrid-electric variant, targeted to fly up to 1,000 miles.

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Location

Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to Miami

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Announcement

Vertical Aerospace Press Release | February 19, 2026

PARTIES MENTIONED IN SOURCE

UrbanV provider

"including the joint venture between UrbanV—a provider of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure"

Signature Aviation N/A

"UrbanV—a provider of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure—and Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of private aviation terminals"

Skyports Infrastructure N/A

"Skyports Infrastructure, a leader in the design, build and operation of vertiports for helicopters and eVTOL aircraft"

Vertiports by Atlantic Aviation N/A

"and Vertiports by Atlantic Aviation."

Vertical Aerospace N/A

"Vertical Aerospace is working with leading infrastructure partners to explore the development of key routes in the area for its airline and operator customers"

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