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Australia’s CASA Issues Guidelines for Vertiport Design
Australia’s CASA has released guidelines for vertiport design following a public consultation process that closed at the end of March.
Skyportz vertiport concept
Skyportz says its so-called vertiport-in-a-box concept could provide a rapid, flexible, and affordable way to provide infrastructure for eVTOL aircraft operations in Australia. (Photo: Skyportz)

Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority this week released guidelines for vertiport design following a public consultation process that closed at the end of March. The regulator has been assessing proposed requirements for eVTOL aircraft landing sites covering factors such as site selection, physical characteristics, and visual aids.

Melbourne-based vertiport developer Skyportz welcomed the initiative, for which it has long advocated. “This is a great step forward for Australia and shows our preparedness to welcome this new industry into Australian skies,” said company founder and CEO Clem Newton-Brown. Skyportz is working to develop vertiports at some 400 sites around Australia.