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White Paper: Flying Taxis & Tech Port Campus Leads the Way as Future of Aviation Fast Approach

White Paper: Flying Taxis & Tech Port Campus Leads the Way as Future of Aviation Fast Approach

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White Paper: Flying Taxis & Tech Port Campus Leads the Way as Future of Aviation Fast Approach

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White Paper: Flying Taxis & Tech Port Campus Leads the Way as Future of Aviation Fast Approache

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2025

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Tracy Idell Hamilton

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This white paper discusses how Port San Antonio is positioning itself to be a leader in the development and adoption of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology. The focus is on the development of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), also known as "flying taxis," and the creation of a vertiport at the Tech Port campus to support their testing and deployment.

: Flying Taxis & Tech Port Campus. This white paper highlights Port San Antonio's initiative to spearhead Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) by leveraging its Tech Port campus. The development includes eVTOLs ("flying taxis") and a state-of-the-art vertiport. Port San Antonio is creating test routes and infrastructure to integrate eVTOLs into mass transit, logistics, and emergency services. The goal is to attract innovation, foster collaboration, and enhance connectivity while reducing infrastructure costs. The project involves partnerships with industry, government, and academia, positioning Texas as a key hub for AAM innovation. This initiative promises to transform urban transportation and boost economic growth in the region.

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This article, authored by Tracy Idell Hamilton and published on March 4, 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of Port San Antonio’s pivotal role in advancing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Texas. The report highlights how the 1,900-acre Tech Port campus is positioning itself as a national leader in the integration and deployment of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), commonly known as "air taxis."

The narrative details Port San Antonio’s strategic collaborations with state lawmakers, transportation executives, and industry experts, emphasizing the campus’s unique assets: real estate, development expertise, and established partnerships with research and government entities. The article outlines several key initiatives underway, including the construction of the country’s first purpose-built vertiport, complete with landing pads, charging stations, and supporting infrastructure for both passenger and cargo eVTOL operations.

A significant portion of the piece discusses the practical applications of AAM, such as enhancing last-mile connectivity, supporting emergency logistics, and reducing ground transportation congestion. The Port’s leadership in developing test routes and facilitating regulatory discussions with the FAA is underscored, positioning the campus as a testbed for new technologies and use cases.

The article also recognizes the broader vision for the campus as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and economic growth, validated by recent awards and the presence of over 80 enterprises. The leadership of Port San Antonio’s President and CEO, Jim Perschbach, is highlighted, along with the campus’s role in state-level advisory committees and advocacy for Texas as a center for advanced aviation research.

Overall, the report effectively conveys the momentum behind AAM in Texas and Port San Antonio’s ambition to shape the future of urban and regional air mobility.