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Jetex Forges Partnership with Volocopter on eVTOL Vertiports
Jetex will build and operate vertiports under a pact with hopeful eVTOL manufacturer and air-taxi operator Volocopter.
Jetex operates private aviation terminals at locations around the world.
Jetex operates a network of handling facilities and private terminals for business aircraft operations, with London Biggin Hill Airport being its latest location. (Image: Jetex)

Aircraft ground handling chain Jetex expects to deploy and operate urban air mobility (UAM) takeoff and landing infrastructure and services for passengers under a strategic partnership announced on May 25 with startup eVTOL developer and Volocopter. If the plan moves forward, Jetex could have some of these facilities up and running in 2024, when Volocopter expects to begin conducting air-taxi operations with its two-seat VoloCity eVTOL aircraft.

"The MoU is only the first step to looking at ideal routes and infrastructure locations in the cities mentioned," a Volocopter spokeswoman told FutureFlight. "And the details of what infrastructure will be used is still not final." The partners intend to jointly develop all aspects of "the customer journey process" for UAM.

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