Coventry Opens Air Taxi And Drone Airport Supported By Major Brands
Thursday, 12. May 2022
Crime-fighting police drones and heavy cargo delivery drones are among the first vehicles to fly from the site at Westminster Car Park
The world’s first ever drone airport has finally opened its doors in Coventry. Locals can now take a look inside Air-One – the world-first vertiport – where they can witness live flight demonstrations as well as the fully built interior which houses passenger and operational zones, such as the aircraft command and control centre. Want to take a look inside Air-One? Click here to experience the full tour.
Working with Coventry City Council, Supernal, which is part of global automotive giant Hyundai, and Coventry University UK based developer Urban-Air Port has created a fully-operational hub for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles which they hope will decarbonise transport and reduce air pollution.
Coventry was chosen for the site due to its location in the heart of the UK with most parts of the country within four hours of travel and its historic leadership in the automobile and aerospace industries. Founder and Executive Chairman of Urban-Air Port, Ricky Sandhu says the facility will remain in Coventry for at least one month.
In the meantime visitors will have the opportunity to see live flight demonstrations from West Midlands Police.
Locals can now book a tour of the world-first urban airport in Coventry. Air One will focus on air taxis and provide a place for drones to take off and land. It will also be used by West Midlands Police as a new way to help tackle crime in the region.
Coventry was selected to be the location of the ‘groundbreaking’ project for its important geographic location within the UK as well as its rich history of automobile and aerospace innovation. It is said to represent the ‘ideal venue for showcasing the future of mobility.’
A car park close to Coventry Railway Station will be the site of a public exhibition that will showcase the brand-new urban airport. It is promised to be an ‘immersive experience’ where guests can tour the Air One vertiport and learn about the sustainable Advanced Air Mobility solutions. By Graham Hill thanks to Coventry Live.
