Skyports Infrastructure, Dubai
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Skyports Infrastructure

Skyports Infrastructure is the London-headquartered vertiport developer contracted under the February 2024 tripartite Definitive Agreement with the RTA Dubai and Joby Aviation. Skyports holds exclusive rights to build and operate vertiports for the Dubai air-taxi network. The flagship DXV vertiport at Dubai International Airport reached technical completion on 16 April 2026.

TypeVertiport developer & operator
HqLondon, United Kingdom
CeoDuncan Walker
Lead InvestorACS Group (via Iridium) — Series C April 2024
Dubai RoleExclusive vertiport builder & operator
First VertiportDXV (Dubai International Airport)
StatusOperational; DXV technically complete April 2026

About

Skyports Infrastructure is a London-headquartered vertiport developer and operator, part of the Skyports Group (which also includes Skyports Drone Services). The company designs, builds and operates vertical-flight infrastructure for eVTOL operators worldwide, with confirmed projects in the United Kingdom, France, Singapore, Japan, Australia and the United Arab Emirates.

In Dubai, Skyports is contracted under the tripartite Definitive Agreement signed at the World Governments Summit 2024 with the Roads and Transport Authority and Joby Aviation. The agreement grants Skyports exclusive rights to build and operate vertiports for the Dubai air-taxi network. Skyports broke ground on the flagship DXV vertiport at Dubai International Airport on 12 November 2024 and announced technical completion on 16 April 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Skyports Infrastructure?
Skyports Infrastructure is a London-headquartered vertiport developer and operator, part of the Skyports Group. Skyports designs, builds and operates vertical-flight infrastructure for eVTOL operators in markets including the UK, France, Singapore, Japan, Australia and the UAE.
What is Skyports Infrastructure's role in Dubai?
Skyports Infrastructure is the exclusive vertiport builder and operator for Dubai's air-taxi network under the tripartite Definitive Agreement signed at the World Governments Summit in February 2024 with RTA Dubai and Joby Aviation.
Where is Skyports Infrastructure headquartered?
Skyports Infrastructure is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The CEO is Duncan Walker. The largest shareholder following the April 2024 Series C is the ACS Group (via Iridium Concesiones).
Which Dubai vertiports is Skyports Infrastructure building?
Skyports Infrastructure is building DXV at Dubai International Airport (technically complete April 2026), Dubai Marina (under construction), plus Dubai Mall, Atlantis the Royal, American University of Dubai, Dubai Downtown and Palm Jumeirah within the announced network.
Is Skyports Infrastructure profitable?
Skyports Infrastructure does not publish financial results as a private company. The company raised in excess of US$110 million in its Series C round in April 2024 led by the ACS Group, with Groupe ADP also participating.
What other vertiports has Skyports Infrastructure built?
Skyports Infrastructure's other published projects include the Pontoise vertiport testbed in France with Groupe ADP, the Skyports London Heliport at Battersea, the Bicester UK vertiport testbed under the Future Flight Challenge, the Marina Bay VoloPort demonstration in Singapore, and operational demonstrations in Tokyo.

Sources

  1. [skyports-2023-design-approval] Skyports Infrastructure — Design for vertiports approved in Dubai (Feb 2023) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
  2. [skyports-rta-joby-2024-02] Skyports Infrastructure — Skyports, RTA and Joby to launch air taxi service in Dubai (Feb 2024) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
  3. [skyports-series-c-2024-04] Skyports Infrastructure — Series C in excess of $110M led by ACS (April 2024) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
  4. [skyports-rta-groundbreak-2024-11] Skyports Infrastructure — Skyports and RTA break ground on first vertiport in Dubai (12 Nov 2024) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
  5. [skyports-dxv-topping-2025-11] Skyports Infrastructure — World's first commercial vertiport DXV reaches topping-out (19 Nov 2025) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
  6. [skyports-dxv-tech-complete-2026-04] Skyports Infrastructure — Air taxi ready: DXV reaches technical completion (16 Apr 2026) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01
  7. [joby-ir-2025-11-17] Joby Aviation IR — Dubai Air Taxi Network Takes Flight (17 Nov 2025) operator-ir · accessed 2026-05-01

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Published 1 May 2026· Last verified 2026-05-01
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