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