Port San Antonio took part in an advanced air mobility (AAM) showcase

Port San Antonio is positioning itself as a key player in advanced air mobility (AAM) by developing a vertiport and testing routes on its Tech Port campus. The initiative aims to attract innovators, facilitate transportation, and ease infrastructure demands, contributing to the growth of San Antonio's tech sector.<!-- notionvc: f93dd91c-e3b8-4f39-9d2d-85bd5abf8820 -->

This white paper details Port San Antonio's initiative to become a hub for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), focusing on the development and testing of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs). The Port's Tech Port campus will house a purpose-built vertiport, including landing pads and charging stations. Proposed air routes will serve various scenarios: mass transit extension, campus logistics, academic/industry connectivity, and emergency operations support. Jim Perschbach, President and CEO, emphasizes the Port's strategic location and collaboration with the Air Force, allowing companies to test eVTOL technologies. The Port aims to attract innovative companies and talent, spur collaboration between industry, academia, and government. The development of the vertiport aligns with the Port's broader vision of a defense and industrial research campus, already recognized for innovation. AAM is presented as a solution to commuter traffic and infrastructure demands, potentially serving as a model for other growing employment centers. The paper emphasizes the importance of collaboration between engineers, designers, researchers, and planners to realize the potential of AAM.<!-- notionvc: 990fb4e9-e002-44d7-99c8-7278ec4f207f -->