19.03.2024

Vertiports - a new era of air transport?

The mission of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry is to revolutionize air travel, making air taxis accessible, convenient, and above all, safe. In this new era of urban transportation, air taxis must meet stringent security standards to ensure the safety of passengers, staff, and the city itself.

Just like usual airports, vertiports – the landing and takeoff hubs for air taxis – require thorough passenger checks. DESKO CEO Werner Zahn, emphasizes the importance of identity verification at self-service stations in this regards. Automation of these check-points is crucial as AAM promises swift and hassle-free transportation and long wait times would significantly disrupt this concept.

Read below the full article of the latest edition of Airports International, focusing on vertiports.