Vertiport developer Skyway has teamed up with Drones, Automation & Robotics Technology (DART) to accelerate advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions
The new strategic partnership, established in the Monterey Bay Tri-county Region and home to some of the leading eVTOL manufacturers, highlights a shared mission to bring investment, innovation, and economic opportunity to urban and rural communities alike. Building on California-based non-profit DART's 2024 AAM Readiness Assessment and leveraging Skyways' expertise in fiscal feasibility and operational modelling, the first phase of this multi-phase collaboration will develop a vision for regional air mobility operations centred on the Monterey Bay, extending to the Bay Area, Central Valley, and throughout California.
“DART's expertise in catalysing regional workforce development and infrastructure solutions, combined with Skyway's innovative approach to vertiport operations, will create a blueprint for cities and regions across California,” said Clifford Cruz, Skyway CEO. “Together, we're not just imagining the future – we're building it.”
By integrating advanced air mobility into both urban and rural areas, the collaboration aims to create accessible pathways for jobs and economic growth. From workforce training to infrastructure expansion, the Skyway-DART partnership is focused on ensuring that all communities-from the Monterey Bay Tri-county Region to the rest of the state-can benefit from these emerging industries.
Skyway and DART consider themselves uniquely positioned to act as facilitators between key stakeholders, including government agencies, private developers, community-based organisations, and academic institutions. This collaboration fosters an environment of cooperation and shared vision, ensuring that the industry grows with input from all critical players. The partnership also highlights the need for a robust ecosystem of industry participants to meet the growing demands of advanced air mobility.
