UrbanV and Japan's JAC Partner to Advance AAM Infrastructure in Tokyo and Beyond
International vertiport network operator UrbanV has signed a cooperation agreement with Japan Airport Consultants, Inc. (JAC) to jointly plan, design, integrate regulations for, and commercialize Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure in Japan and select international markets. The first project will focus on the Tokyo metropolitan area, where UrbanV will serve as JAC's strategic technology partner within a JAL-led consortium that also includes eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation.
Highlights
- UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) have signed a formal cooperation agreement to plan, design, and commercialize AAM infrastructure, primarily targeting the Japanese market.
- The first joint project focuses on the Tokyo metropolitan area, operating within a consortium led by Japan Airlines (JAL) that also includes Archer Aviation.
- UrbanV will serve as JAC's strategic technology partner, contributing its international vertiport network expertise to the JAL-led alliance.
- Archer Aviation's inclusion as the eVTOL manufacturer in the consortium is expected to accelerate commercial AAM service deployment in the Tokyo region.
- The partnership aligns with Japan's national 'Flying Car' roadmap, which targets commercial air taxi operations around the 2025 Osaka Expo and broader urban expansion beyond Tokyo.
UrbanV and Japan's JAC Sign Agreement to Build Advanced Air Mobility Ecosystem
International vertiport network operator UrbanV has officially signed a cooperation agreement with Japan Airport Consultants, Inc. (JAC), a leading Japanese airport consultancy. The two parties will collaborate on the planning, design, regulatory integration, and commercialization of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure and services, with a primary focus on the Japanese market and select international opportunities.
Tokyo Metropolitan Area Project Takes Center Stage
In an official press release, UrbanV stated: "The first key initiative under this partnership will focus on a Tokyo metropolitan area project. UrbanV will serve as JAC's strategic technology partner within a consortium led by Japan Airlines (JAL), which also includes Archer Aviation and other key stakeholders from the aviation and airport industries."
Multi-Stakeholder Consortium Drives AAM Implementation
The partnership brings together expertise in vertiport infrastructure, airport planning consultancy, a major national carrier, and an eVTOL aircraft manufacturer — a configuration that exemplifies the integrated ecosystem approach increasingly common in AAM development. UrbanV's strength in cross-border vertiport network deployment and JAC's deep knowledge of Japanese airport regulations and engineering planning provide a complementary foundation for project delivery.
The participation of Archer Aviation, a prominent U.S.-based eVTOL startup, further bolsters the consortium's aircraft technology capabilities and signals a meaningful acceleration in the commercialization of AAM services across the Tokyo metropolitan region.
Japan's AAM Market Draws International Interest
The Japanese government has been actively promoting its national "Flying Car" roadmap in recent years, targeting the launch of commercial air taxi operations around the 2025 Osaka Expo and a gradual rollout across major urban centers nationwide. The UrbanV–JAC cooperation agreement emerges squarely within this policy context, underscoring the strong interest international players are placing on Japan's growing AAM market.
Both parties indicated that the scope of collaboration extends beyond Tokyo, with plans to evaluate opportunities in other Japanese cities and international markets, progressively expanding the coverage of their AAM infrastructure network.
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