In its Government-Industry Statement of Intent the Government states that
“A third revolution in flight is underway, bringing new ways of flying that are safe, clean and cost-efficient, offering radically new ways to connect people and transport goods. This is not science fiction. It has already started.”
In the section entitled Physical Infrastructure the Action Plan says:
Establishing the physical infrastructure to support eVTOL flights is a key area of activity to enable the Strategic Outcomes. This involves work that is industry-led, whilst supported by Government, the regulator and local communities, to develop a network of vertiports using existing aerodromes and airports as well as new sites. These will need to develop the charging infrastructure and appropriate electrical energy provision. The CAA will support the development of vertiports by setting out the technical and operational requirements for adapting existing sites, then new bespoke sites, and adopting the international standards to support international business.
Wellesbourne Matters considers this to be very good news indeed.