Atlantic Aviation acquires Ferrovial Vertiports to lead sustainable advanced air mobility infrastructure development

Atlantic Aviation has acquired Ferrovial Vertiports to develop infrastructure to support electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations. Atlantic is committed to being the leader in the build-out of safe, efficient, and sustainable facilities to support advanced air mobility (AAM) nationwide. Credit: Atlantic Aviation

On 7 January 2025, Atlantic Aviation revealed its acquisition of Ferrovial Vertiports from Ferrovial, a prominent global infrastructure firm. This acquisition bolsters Atlantic Aviation’s dedication to spearheading the development of sustainable infrastructure to support Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. By integrating expertise in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) infrastructure, the move enhances Atlantic Aviation’s established leadership within the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) sector.

“We see tremendous long-term benefits and growth in building out infrastructure to support the Advanced Air Mobility space,” said Jeff Foland, Chief Executive Officer at Atlantic Aviation. “The combination of our operational expertise with the outstanding work the Ferrovial Vertiports team has done so far will serve as a tremendous boost to safe and efficient eVTOL operations as the network develops.”

Details of the acquisition 

Vertiports are specified areas for eVTOL aircraft, which are powered by electricity, to take-off, hover, and land in urban, suburban, and rural environments, improving connectivity between regions and offering a more sustainable transportation option with reduced emissions. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlantic Aviation, Ferrovial Vertiports will immediately begin to operate under the name VertiPorts by Atlantic. The leadership team of the newly acquired business will continue its industry leading role in the development of various locations for eVTOL operations to connect communities in multiple regions across the United States. The company will apply proprietary methodology to determine the best locations for additional vertiport locations nationwide.

Atlantic Aviation, the visionary FBO network, has a long track record for advancing eVTOL infrastructure, from ongoing installations of electric aircraft charging stations at a growing number of its current FBO facilities to initiating utility upgrades at New York’s well-known 34th Street Heliport to support eVTOL operations in the area. This acquisition further positions Atlantic Aviation at the forefront of AAM with the vision, resources, and proven ability to deliver an extensive network of sites.

“We’re pleased to see Atlantic Aviation embrace Ferrovial Vertiports’ innovative work enabling Advanced Air Mobility,” said Luke Bugeja, Chief Executive Officer of Ferrovial Airports. “Vertiports will be an essential element in Atlantic Aviation’s development of sustainable solutions and state-of-the art aviation services.”