In a major step towards the development of an Urban Air Mobility (UAM) eco-system in Latin America, Airbus has signed an agreement with Ecocopter to collaborate on the launch of UAM service in Ecuador, Chile, and Peru. Both companies will also explore and define various launch scenarios and target other pilot cities in the region.
Marcelo Rajchman, Ecocopter’s Corporate CEO, said: “With already 20 years of experience operating helicopters and five years’ operating drones, this partnership is a natural step for us. We seek to be a relevant player in the UAM ecosystem and the projects we will develop together with Airbus will bring us closer to this goal.”
Balkiz Sarihan, Airbus’ Head of Partnerships & Strategy Execution for UAM, added: “We are excited to extend our long-standing relationship with Ecocopter. Together we are taking concrete steps in the co-creation of the UAM ecosystem and our decarbonization roadmap. This partnership leverages Airbus’ expertise in innovative vertical flight technologies, and Ecocopter’s extensive operational history and innovative culture.”
Airbus is working closely with other industry partners for the development of UAM ecosystems, as recently announced with ITA Airways in Italy, or through the launch of the Air Mobility Initiative in Germany.