Skyports confirms early-stage infrastructure design, signaling the Kingdom’s bold push into aerial mobility with PIF-backed ambitions
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its vision for flying cars and advanced air mobility, with vertiport infrastructure design already in progress at NEOM, according to Skyports CEO Duncan Walker. The confirmation marks one of the strongest indicators yet that the Kingdom intends to integrate aerial transport into its futuristic megacity projects and beyond.
Speaking to Arabian Business, Walker revealed that planning for the vertiport network in NEOM is now actively underway. The initiative is expected to serve as a catalyst for Saudi Arabia’s broader aerial mobility ambitions, underpinned by investment interest from the Kingdom’s powerful sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Saudi’s Leap into the Future of Transport
The NEOM vertiport plans are part of a larger strategy to redefine mobility in Saudi Arabia. By leveraging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, the Kingdom is aiming to introduce sustainable, fast, and futuristic transport solutions that align with Vision 2030’s push for innovation and diversification.
Skyports, a global leader in vertiport infrastructure, is playing a pivotal role in shaping the ecosystem that will make flying cars a reality in Saudi cities. Walker emphasized that NEOM — designed as a global hub of innovation — provides the ideal testing ground for this next-generation mode of travel.
PIF’s Role in Transforming Mobility
Backed by the investment muscle of the Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia is well-positioned to move from vision to execution in aerial mobility. PIF has already demonstrated strong interest in futuristic transport, from electric vehicles to flying cars, ensuring the Kingdom remains at the forefront of global innovation trends.
The NEOM project, with its emphasis on cutting-edge design, sustainability, and smart infrastructure, is set to become the flagship destination where these technologies can first be deployed at scale.
A Clear Signal to the World
The confirmation of vertiport planning underscores Saudi Arabia’s determination to be among the pioneers in commercial aerial mobility. As global cities race to adopt flying car infrastructure, the Kingdom’s early groundwork could see it emerge as one of the first to bring flying taxis into everyday use.
With Skyports’ expertise, PIF’s financial backing, and NEOM’s futuristic canvas, Saudi Arabia is positioning itself not just to embrace the future of transport — but to define it.
