UrbanV lays the foundations for a five-site vertiport network in São Paulo
UrbanV is leading the development of a five-site vertiport network across São Paulo, working in partnership with PAX Aeroportos, Helicenter/Ponte Aérea, and GL events to upgrade and integrate
existing aviation infrastructure and strategic venues. With institutional support from São Paulo Negócios | Prefeitura de São Paulo, and ENGIE serving as technical partner for the electrical assessment, the network is designed to enable quieter and more sustainable electric air taxi operations.
São Paulo, August 4, 2026 – UrbanV unveiled plans at LABACE 2026 for the development of the first vertiport network in Brazil, designed to support upcoming commercial eVTOL air taxi operations in São Paulo State, in partnership with leading Brazilian players.
As part of this process, UrbanV is working with local partners that own or operate the selected locations to assess and advance the development of the network:
- Campo de Marte Airport, in partnership with PAX Aeroportos;
- Alphaville Heliport (SJIW) and World Trade Center Hotel Sheraton Heliport (SDWT), in partnership with Helicenter / Ponte Aérea; and
- São Paulo Expo and Santos Convention Center, two strategic venues with existing heliport infrastructure, in partnership with GL events.
The initiative is institutionally supported by São Paulo Negócios | Prefeitura de São Paulo (City Hall), the investment promotion agency of the city of São Paulo, which will facilitate engagement with public stakeholders.
ENGIE energy solutions is the technical partner for the electrical assessment, evaluating the sites’ existing electrical infrastructure and grid connection capacity against the expected energy demand and charging requirements, and identifying and implementing solutions to enable eVTOL charging operations.
