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Victoria Seeks Advanced Air Mobility Leadership Role in Australia
The Australian state's government has issued an advanced air mobility policy document to support the development of advanced air mobility and Melbourne could get the country's first vertiport for eVTOL aircraft flights.
Skyportz is planning to build a vertiport in the Melbourne district of Caribbean Park.
Skyportz is working with multiple partners on plans for what it says will be Australia's first vertiport in the Melbourne district of Caribbean Park. (Image: Skyportz)

The Australian state of Victoria this week introduced a policy document intended to pave the way for the adoption of electric air transportation. The Advanced Air Mobility Industry Vision Statement was published by the state’s economic development minister, Tim Pallas, to outline plans to consult with the community, businesses, and the federal government over appropriate regulations and safety measures, starting in 2023.

The policy was announced on August 30 during the AAUS Advanced Air Mobility Summit in Melbourne. During the same event, infrastructure group Skyportz displayed the design of what it says will be Australia’s first vertiport for eVTOL aircraft at Caribbean Park on the east side of the city.