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As 2025 rapidly approaches — the target date for most OEMs to certificate their aircraft — the focus is now shifting to the entry of air taxis into commercial airline service. The AIRTAXI World Congress will be the front and center of this change,” said Mike Howarth, chairman at Global Travel Investments

Meet Emirates, Volocopter, EHang, Rolls Royce at AIRTAXI 23

Hosted by San Francisco International Airport (SFO), AIRTAXI World Congress not only features Summit, Exhibition and pre-arranged 1-to-1 meetings but also a Vertical Airshow - the live demonstrations of vertical take off and landing at the San Francisco International Airport.

"We are so thrilled to be working together with San Francisco International Airport, Joby Aviation, Archer and Signature Flight Support on integration of eVTOLs into SFO's operational system to WOW all attendees this October! Stay tuned for more!’’ said Rose Sokolova, Chief Operation Officer at Global Travel Investments.

From October 2-5, 400+ key decision makers from around the world, including eVTOLs, charter operators, international airlines, airports, investors, city authorities, and infrastructure companies from Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, UK, Germany, France, Qatar, and the US will be meeting in pre-arranged meetings at Grand Hyatt at SFO.

Some of the sponsors, exhibitors and attendees include San Francisco Airport, Edmonton International Airport, AECOM, Emirates, Rolls Royce, EHang, Volocopter, Paris Economic Development Agency, Skyports, Signature Flight Support, SKYTRAC, ExecuJet, ACI Jet, Jet Open Sky, Fintraffic Air Navigation Services Ltd, CAE, Airstream Aviation Services, HELIGRU, Yoshine Helicopters and many more.

The four-day show features a dynamic 18-minute free-form slots between eVTOLs and partner Airlines, presentations from Regional and Hub Airports with their partner Vertiports, Countdown to Certification, Shark Tank: Pitching to Investors, Factors Behind Key Investments, Regional Airports Infrastructure & eVTOL Operational Readiness, and more.

The last day of the event is history in the making, with the live vertical take-off and landing of top eVTOLs at the 50 million passenger airport!

October is sure to be an exciting month in San Francisco as the AIRTAXI 23 takes flight, paving the way for the future of advanced air mobility.
For more information or to register, please visit the official AIRTAXI World Congress website.

19 April 2023

San Francisco International Airport to host AIRTAXI World Congress 2023

San Francisco, CA - In a groundbreaking development, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been selected as the host of this year's highly anticipated AIRTAXI World Congress. As one of the most prominent events in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) calendar, AIRTAXI World Congress will bring together the world's top minds to discuss the air taxis and advanced air mobility.
“We are proud to be the host airport for this conference,” said SFO Airport Director Ivar C. Satero.
“We see SFO as the gateway to a region of innovation, serving a population of critical thinkers, entrepreneurs, and early adopters. This is the place where visions of the future become reality, and our entire airport team looks forward to hosting a productive session of industry leaders to help shape that future vision of air transportation.”
The four-day event will be held at the luxury Grand Hyatt at SFO from October 2-5, providing an ideal location to gather 400+ key decision makers who are leading eVTOL OEMs, international Airlines, Airports, investors, City Authorities, Leasing Companies;, and infrastructure companies from Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, UK, Germany, France, Qatar and USA!

With the advanced air mobility market growing at an unprecedented rate, AIRTAXI World Congress is thrilled to contribute to its continued growth and success. Main Stage Summit program features key perspectives in a dynamic and engaging way, including 15mins free-form firechats between OEMs and respective Airlines, Countdown to Certification, Shark Tank: Pitching to Investors, Factors Behind Key Investments, Regional Airports Infrastructure & eVTOL Operational Readiness and others after a Premium Networking Lunch, delegates can enjoy pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings and Investors Lounge with first class hospitality.

The last day of the event, October the 5th is reserved for the AIRTAXI Vertical Airshow featuring an exciting lineup of air taxis and UAVs. SFO’s an Francisco International Airport's involvement is expected to bring an unprecedented value to the airshow. 

23 March 2023