Brazilian drone maker and infrastructure developer Eve Air Mobility has confirmed a strategic collaboration with Sydney-based advanced air mobility start-up Alt Air, which has also partnered with drone services provider Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) to prepare for eVTOL operations across both New South Wales and Queensland, Australia.
“Through this collaboration, we are laying the foundation for a world-class eVTOL ecosystem in Australia,” said Johann Bordais, chief executive officer at Eve Air Mobility.
“New South Wales and Queensland present an incredible opportunity to deliver sustainable, quiet, and efficient urban air mobility solutions that will benefit residents, businesses, and international visitors, especially as we look toward the opening of Western Sydney International Airport and the global stage of the Brisbane 2032 Games.”
Alongside these partnerships, Alt Air will reportedly leverage existing airports and other unique aviation infrastructure assets in Sydney, including operating bases on Sydney Harbour and at Palm Beach.
Working with Skyports, Alt Air will also explore new vertiport locations to expand the network of future commercial eVTOL services in Queensland.
This consortium hopes to bring together the key players crucial for the establishment of a safe, efficient, and sustainable urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem that will position Australia as a global leader in next-generation transportation services ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.
Together, Eve, Alt Air, and Skyports will develop an integrated operational plan spanning critical elements of Australia’s emerging eVTOL market.
This includes vertiport infrastructure, route planning, airspace integration, ground operations, and customer experience. The collaboration will play a significant role in supporting future commercial eVTOL services across both regions, including a roadmap that builds high-visibility operations.
The collaboration focuses on a phased commercialisation roadmap which will see Skyports leading efforts to evaluate and develop vertiport locations across key urban and regional corridors.
These new vertiports and their facilities, in combination with existing airports and other aviation infrastructure, will serve as the backbone of the network, enabling seamless passenger flow, high‑tempo aircraft operations, and integrated multimodal transport connections.
“Our work with Eve Air Mobility and Skyports underscores our shared commitment to building meaningful aviation innovation in Australia,” said Aaron Shaw, managing director at Alt Air.
“Together, we are designing an eVTOL network that will significantly improve connectivity and set a benchmark for advanced air mobility worldwide.”
Eve, Alt Air and Skyports will assess priority routes linking major population centres, commercial districts, and tourism hubs across Sydney, Southeast Queensland, and surrounding regions. Early concepts include high-demand corridors such as Western Sydney International Airport to downtown Sydney.
As Queensland prepares to welcome the world for the 2032 Brisbane Games, the collaboration aims to enable eVTOL services that provide an efficient, sustainable, and future-forward mobility option for visitors and residents alike.
“We see Australia as a key future market for AAM and have enjoyed strong stakeholder engagement and enthusiasm across the country,” said Yun-Yuan Tay, head of Asia-Pacific at Skyports Infrastructure.
“We’re excited to apply our real-world vertiport experience and enable the next era of flight in Australia. Southeast Queensland is one of the most attractive markets for AAM to launch in Australia and the Brisbane 2032 Games will be a strong catalyst to enable a safe, efficient and legacy network that will extend well beyond the Games.”