UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants (JAC) announce a strategic partnership to develop AAM in Japan and beyond

Rome / Tokyo – [June 12, 2026] UrbanV, the international vertiport network operator and Japan Airport Consultants, Inc. (JAC), Japan’s leading airport consulting firm, establish a long-term framework for cooperation aimed at supporting the planning, design, regulatory integration and commercialization of Advanced Air Mobility infrastructures and services, with a primary focus on the Japanese market and selected international opportunities. The first initiative under the partnership will focus on the Tokyo Metropolitan Area project, where UrbanV will act as strategic technical partner of JAC within a consortium led by Japan Airlines, together with Archer Aviation and other key industry stakeholders in the aviation and airport sectors. The project represents a concrete step toward the structured development of Advanced Air Mobility in one of the world’s most complex and dynamic urban environments. The agreement establishes a flexible framework for joint Research & Development initiatives and consulting, enabling long-term vision and collaboration. A strategic collaboration combining global experience and local leadership: Japan Airport Consultants brings its long-standing leadership in airport development and its deep understanding of the Japanese aviation ecosystem to the partnership. UrbanV will support public and private stakeholders by providing international benchmarking and cross-border knowledge transfer, aligning local AAM initiatives with emerging global standards and regulatory frameworks, including EASA, FAA and ICAO best practices. “Japan is globally recognized for its leadership in technology and innovation. We are honored to enter this market through a solid and long-term partnership with Japan Airport Consultants, a trusted local leader. As UrbanV begins its journey in the Japanese ecosystem, we look forward to contributing international experience, innovation and sustainable solutions to the future of mobility in Japan and beyond” said Ivan Bassato, Chairman of UrbanV. “Japan Airport Consultants is pleased to establish this strategic partnership with UrbanV, a leading international player in the development and operation of vertiport networks. As Japan moves toward the social implementation of Advanced Air Mobility, it is essential to combine international experience with a deep understanding of Japan’s airport, aviation, regulatory and urban environments. Through this collaboration, JAC will contribute its long-standing expertise in airport planning, design and aviation infrastructure development, while working closely with UrbanV to support the realization of safe, sustainable and socially accepted AAM ecosystems in Japan and beyond”, said Takeya Hirano, General Manager, Planning and Development Department, Japan Airport Consultants, Inc. Looking ahead Through this strategic partnership, UrbanV and Japan Airport Consultants reaffirm their shared commitment to supporting airports, public authorities and private stakeholders in navigating the transition toward new forms of sustainable, efficient and integrated air mobility - in Japan and beyond. この戦略的提携を通じて、UrbanVと日本空港コンサルタンツ（JAC）は、日本および海外において、空港、行政機関、民間事業者が、持続可能で効率的かつ統合された新たな航空モビリティへの移行を円滑に進められるよう支援するという共通の決意を改めて表明します。