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Urban Air Mobility Market By Mobility Type, Solution, Platform Architecture, Range & Region – Global Forecast To 2035

The urban air mobility (UAM) market is valued at USD 5.19 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 24.57 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of 29.5% between 2024 and 2030. By 2035, the market is expected to reach USD 42.38 billion, growing at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2030 to 2035. Platform volumes are anticipated to rise significantly, from 60,200 units in 2024 to 520,411 units by 2030, and further to 876,239 units by 2035.

The surge in urbanization, escalating traffic congestion in major cities, and expanding urban populations are fueling the need for alternative transportation solutions. Urban Air Mobility offers a promising means to alleviate congestion through faster, more direct aerial routes, making it an attractive option for urban planners and developers seeking to improve mobility within urban infrastructure.

New business models, particularly air taxi services, are emerging to serve urban commuters, resembling the ridesharing models popular today. Additionally, UAM is creating new opportunities in urban cargo delivery, with electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft offering promising solutions for last-mile logistics.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in UAM, serving not merely as a tool but as the foundational operating system that enables next-generation air vehicles to navigate urban environments autonomously, safely, and efficiently.

Global Urban Air Mobility Market Dynamics

Driver: Increasing Urban Congestion
Urban congestion is a key driver fueling the adoption of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). As city populations and economic activities continue to expand, traffic congestion becomes an increasingly critical issue. Traditional ground transportation modes—such as cars, buses, and trains—are limited by the capacity of road networks, often resulting in slow and inefficient movement of people and goods. UAM presents a promising alternative by utilizing urban airspace to bypass ground traffic, enabling faster and more efficient travel.

Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft can leverage existing structures such as rooftops and newly developed vertiports, reducing dependency on ground infrastructure and significantly cutting travel times. By utilizing underused spaces within urban environments, VTOL applications enhance transportation system capacity without necessitating extensive new ground-based developments. Additionally, UAM offers direct point-to-point travel options, potentially transforming urban mobility by enabling rapid, convenient journeys—especially for areas underserved by current public transport or road networks.

The integration of UAM into urban transportation planning can help cities develop a multimodal transportation ecosystem, blending ground and aerial modes to optimize infrastructure use and enhance overall mobility. A notable example is Joby Aviation, which is designing and manufacturing eVTOL aircraft aimed at delivering fast, reliable, and sustainable urban air transport solutions—addressing a major challenge posed by urban congestion.

Restraint: High Initial Investment Requirements
One of the primary barriers to UAM market growth is the significant initial investment required. The development and commercialization of UAM technologies demand substantial capital for research and development, high-end aircraft manufacturing, infrastructure creation, regulatory compliance, and safety certification processes. These financial hurdles can limit participation by new entrants or smaller companies, potentially slowing market growth and innovation.

Building sophisticated UAM vehicles, such as eVTOL aircraft, involves high production costs due to the use of advanced materials and complex systems. Furthermore, the establishment of supporting infrastructure—including vertiports, charging stations, and maintenance facilities—requires heavy investments. While such infrastructure is critical for the safe and efficient operation of UAM services, much of the funding will need to come from a combination of private sector investments and public initiatives.

  1. Introduction

1.1 Study Objectives
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Study Scope
 1.3.1 Years Considered
1.4 Inclusions and Exclusions
1.5 Currency Considered
1.6 Stakeholders
1.7 Summary of Changes

2. Research Methodology

 2.1 Research Data
 2.1.1 Secondary Data
     2.1.1.1 Key Data from Secondary Sources
 2.1.2 Primary Data
  2.1.2.1 Key Primary Sources
  2.1.2.2 Key Data from Primary Sources
2.2 Factor Analysis
 2.2.1 Introduction
 2.2.2 Demand-Side Indicators
 2.2.3 Supply-Side Indicators
2.3 Market Size Estimation
 2.3.1 Bottom-Up Approach
  2.3.1.1 Market Size Estimation and Methodology
 2.3.2 Top-Down Approach
2.4 Data Triangulation
2.5 Risk Assessment
2.6 Research Assumptions
2.7 Research Limitations

3. Executive Summary

4. Premium Insights

4.1 Attractive Opportunities for Players in Urban Air Mobility Market
4.2 Urban Air Mobility Market, by End User
4.3 Urban Air Mobility Market, by Mode of Operation
4.4 Urban Air Mobility Market, by Country

4.5 Urban Air Mobility Market – Global Forecast to 2035

5. Market Overview

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Market Dynamics
    5.2.1 Drivers

        5.2.1.1 Rise in urban congestion

        5.2.1.2 Shift of rural population to urban areas

        5.2.1.3 Technological advancements in battery technology and electric propulsion systems

        5.2.1.4 Smart city initiatives
 5.2.2 Restraints

        5.2.2.1 High initial investment

        5.2.2.2 Increase in urban airspace congestion
 5.2.3 Opportunities

        5.2.3.1 Growing demand for shorter travel time and efficient transportation

        5.2.3.2 Need for sustainable transportation solutions
 5.2.4 Challenges

        5.2.4.1 Cybersecurity concerns

        5.2.4.2 Lack of skilled labor

5.3 Value Chain Analysis

5.4 Ecosystem Analysis
 5.4.1 Prominent Companies
 5.4.2 Private and Small Enterprises
 5.4.3 End Users

5.5 Trends and Disruptions Impacting customer business

5.6 Trade Analysis
 5.6.1 Import Data Statistics
 5.6.2 Export Data Statistics

5.7 Regulatory Landscape
 5.7.1 Regulatory Bodies Government  Agencies and Other Organizations

5.8 Use Case Analysis

    5.8.1 Uber’s partnership with industry leaders
    5.8.2 Volocopter’s plan to commercialize operations by 2024
    5.8.3 Extensive test flights by airbus

5.9 Key Stakeholders and Buying Criteria

    5.9.1 Key stakeholders in buying process
    5.9.2 Buying criteria

5.10 Key Conferences and Events, 2024-2025

5.11 Macroeconomic Outlook

    5.11.1 Introduction
    5.11.2 North America
    5.11.3 Europe

    5.11.4 Asia Pacific
    5.11.5 Middle East
    5.11.6 Latin America
    5.11.7 Africa

5.12 Bill of Materials

    5.12.1 Bill of materials, by platform
    5.12.2 Bill of materials, by urban air mobility infrastructure

5.13 Total Cost of Ownership

    5.13.1 Total cost of ownership for urban air mobility platform
    5.13.2 Total cost of ownership for urban air mobility infrastructure
    5.13.3 Total cost of ownership comparison, by solution
        5.13.3.1 For urban air mobility platform
        5.13.3.2 For urban air mobility infrastructure

5.14 Business Models

    5.14.1 Business models for urban air mobility platform operations
    5.14.2 Business models for urban air mobility infrastructure operations

5.15 Investment and Funding Scenario

5.16 Roadmap for Urban Air Mobility Market

5.17 Operational Data

    5.17.1 Platform data
        5.17.1.1 Key urban air mobility platform order books
        5.17.1.2 Key urban air mobility platform noise levels
        5.17.1.3 Key urban air mobility platform technology readiness level
        5.17.1.4 Key urban air mobility platform system supplier landscape
    5.17.2 Infrastructure data
        5.17.2.1 Stages of unmanned traffic management and unmanned aircraft system research and development, testing, and implementation

5.18 Indicative Pricing Analysis

    5.18.1 Indicative pricing analysis for urban air mobility platform, by key players
        5.18.1.1 Pricing analysis: comparative study of similar price range models (technology and feature)
    5.18.2 Pricing analysis of infrastructure and platform
5.19 Technology Roadmap

5.20 Impact of AI/Generative AI on Urban Air Mobility Market

    5.20.1 Introduction
    5.20.2 Adoption of ai/generative ai in top countries for commercial aviation

5.21 Scenario Analysis for eVTOL Platforms for Urban Air Mobility

5.21.1 Optimistic scenario
5.21.2 Optimistic to realistic scenario
5.21.3 Pessimistic scenario

6. Industry Trends

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Technology Trends

    6.2.1 Platform
        6.2.1.1 Hydrogen propulsion
        6.2.1.2 Flight management systems (FMS)
        6.2.1.3 Advanced materials and manufacturing techniques

    6.2.2 Infrastructure

        6.2.2.1 Internet of things (IoT)
        6.2.2.2 Vertically integrated facilities

6.3 Technology Analysis

    6.3.1 Key technologies
        6.3.1.1 Electric propulsion and battery technology
        6.3.1.2 Lift + cruise configuration
        6.3.1.3 Urban air traffic management
    6.3.2 Complementary technologies
        6.3.2.1 Robotics
        6.3.2.2 Charging infrastructure
    6.3.3 Adjacent technologies
        6.3.3.1 Application development for urban air mobility
6.4 Impact of Megatrends

    6.4.1 Artificial intelligence
    6.4.2 Sustainable aviation fuel
6.5 Patent Analysis

7. Market by Solution

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Platform

    7.2.1 Propulsion systems to drive segmental growth
    7.2.2 Aerostructures
    7.2.3 Avionics
        7.2.3.1 Flight control systems
        7.2.3.2 Navigation systems
        7.2.3.3 Communications systems
        7.2.3.4 Sensors
            7.2.3.4.1 Speed sensors
            7.2.3.4.2 Light sensors
            7.2.3.4.3 Proximity sensors
            7.2.3.4.4 Position sensors
            7.2.3.4.5 Temperature sensors

    7.2.4 Propulsion systems
        7.2.4.1 Electric batteries
        7.2.4.2 Solar cells
        7.2.4.3 Fuel cells
        7.2.4.4 Hybrid electric
        7.2.4.5 Fuel-powered
    7.2.5 Electrical systems
        7.2.5.1 Generators
        7.2.5.2 Motors
        7.2.5.3 Electric actuators
        7.2.5.4 Electric pumps
        7.2.5.5 Distribution devices
    7.2.6 Software

7.3 Infrastructure

    7.3.1 Vertiports to lead segmental growth
    7.3.2 Charging stations
    7.3.3 Vertiports
    7.3.4 Air traffic management facilities
    7.3.5 Maintenance facilities

8. Urban Air Mobility Market by Platform Architecture

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Rotary Wing

    8.2.1 Ability to offer direct access to congested areas to drive market
    8.2.2 Helicopters
        8.2.2.1 Jaunt Air Mobility Journey
        8.2.2.2 Bell 407
    8.2.3 Multicopters
        8.2.3.1 Volocopter VoloCity
        8.2.3.2 EHang 216

8.3 Fixed-Wing Hybrid

    8.3.1 Ability to leverage existing airport infrastructure to drive market
    8.3.2 Lift + cruise
        8.3.2.1 Eve
        8.3.2.2 Beta Technologies Alia VTOL
    8.3.3 Vector thrust
        8.3.3.1 Lilium Jet
        8.3.3.2 Joby S4
        8.3.3.3 Archer Midnight

8.4 Fixed Wing

    8.4.1 Demand for efficient and long-range transportation to drive market
    8.4.2 Beta Technologies Alia CTOL
    8.4.3 Electro.aero

9. Urban Air Mobility Market by Mobility Type

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Air Taxis

    9.2.1 Need for congestion-free transportation in urban environments to drive market
    9.2.2 Manned taxis
    9.2.3 Drone taxis

9.3 Air Shuttles & Air Metro

9.3.1 Growing urban population to generate demand for air metro

9.4 Personal Air Vehicles

    9.4.1 Rising demand for enhanced personal mobility to drive market

9.5 Cargo Air Vehicles

    9.5.1 Growing focus on light and heavy cargo for intercity and intracity deliveries to drive market
    9.5.2 First-mile delivery
    9.5.3 Middle-mile delivery
    9.5.4 Last-mile delivery
9.6 Air Ambulances & Emergency Vehicles

    9.6.1 Need for rapid medical response to drive market

Urban Air Mobility Market by End User

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Ridesharing Companies

    10.2.1 Need for innovative solutions to urban congestion to drive market

10.3 Scheduled Operators

    10.3.1 Need for offer efficient, reliable, and scalable transportation to drive market

10.4 E-commerce Companies

    10.4.1 Need for speed and efficiency in delivery services to drive market

10.5 Hospitals & Medical Agencies

    10.5.1 Emergence of air ambulances to drive market

10.6 Private Operators

    10.6.1 Demand for time-efficient travel to drive market

11. Urban Air Mobility Market by Mode of Operation

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Piloted

    11.2.1 Traditional aviation with modern electric propulsion and vertical take-off capabilities

11.3 Autonomous

    11.3.1 Continuous improvements in artificial intelligence and sensor technologies
    11.3.2 Remotely/optionally piloted
    11.3.3 Fully autonomous

12. Urban Air Mobility Market by Range

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Intercity (>100 KM)

    12.2.1 Advancement in battery technology and hybrid propulsion systems to drive market

12.3 Intracity (<100 KM)

    12.3.1 Development of vertiports to spur demand for intracity transportation

13. Market by Region

13.1 Introduction

13.2 North America

    13.2.1 Introduction
    13.2.2 PESTLE analysis
    13.2.3 US
        13.2.3.1 Development of eVTOL aircraft to drive market
    13.2.4 Canada
        13.2.4.1 Government initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to drive market
13.3 Europe

    13.3.1 Introduction
    13.3.2 PESTLE analysis
    13.3.3 UK
        13.3.3.1 Substantial funding and strategic partnerships to drive market
    13.3.4 France
        13.3.4.1 Establishment of multiple vertiports across Paris to drive market
    13.3.5 Germany
        13.3.5.1 Well-established aerospace and automotive industries to drive market
    13.3.6 Italy
        13.3.6.1 Strong tourism sector to drive market
    13.3.7 Switzerland
        13.3.7.1 Emphasis on R&D of new technologies to drive market

    13.3.8 Spain
        13.3.8.1 Expertise in aerospace engineering to drive market
    13.3.9 Ireland
        13.3.9.1 Supportive regulatory environment to advance UAM technologies to drive market
    13.3.10 Belgium
        13.3.10.1 Advancement in aerospace technologies to drive market

13.4 Asia Pacific

    13.4.1 Introduction
    13.4.2 PESTLE Analysis
    13.4.3 China
        13.4.3.1 Strategic Government Support To Drive Market
    13.4.4 India
        13.4.4.1 Rise In Demand For Efficient Urban Transportation Solutions To Drive Market
    13.4.5 Japan
        13.4.5.1 Focus On Advanced Technological Capabilities To Drive Market
    13.4.6 South Korea
        13.4.6.1 Government-Driven Strategic Roadmaps And Substantial Investments To Drive Market
    13.4.7 Australia
        13.4.7.1 Enhancement Of Regional Connectivity And Improving Access To Remote Areas To Drive Market
    13.4.8 Singapore
        13.4.8.1 Investment in Developing Cutting-Edge Transportation Solutions to Drive Market
    13.4.9 Indonesia
        13.4.9.1 Innovative Transportation Solutions to Improve Connectivity to Drive Market

13.5 Latin America

    13.5.1 Introduction
    13.5.2 PESTLE Analysis
    13.5.3 Brazil
        13.5.3.1 Demand for Innovative and Efficient Transportation Solutions to Drive Market
    13.5.4 Mexico
        13.5.4.1 Strength of Public-Private Partnerships to Drive Market
    13.5.5 Argentina
        13.5.5.1 Green Transportation Projects to Drive Market
    13.5.6 Costa Rica
        13.5.6.1 Integration of Innovative Transportation Solutions to Drive Market

13.6 Rest of the World

    13.6.1 Introduction
    13.6.2 Middle East
        13.6.2.1 Economic Diversification and Technological Innovation to Drive Market
        13.6.2.2 Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
            13.6.2.2.1 Saudi Arabia
            13.6.2.2.2 UAE
            13.6.2.3 Turkey
                13.6.2.3.1 Strategic Investment in Aerospace Industry to Drive Market
    13.6.3 Africa
        13.6.3.1 Growing Middle-Class Population And Increasing Air Travel Demand To Drive Market

Competitive Landscape

14.1 Introduction
14.2 Key Player Strategies
14.3 Revenue Analysis
14.4 Market Share Analysis
14.5 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players (By Platform), 2023

    14.5.1 Stars
    14.5.2 Emerging Leaders
    14.5.3 Pervasive Players
    14.5.4 Participants
14.6 Company Evaluation Matrix: Key Players (By Infrastructure), 2023

    14.6.1 Stars
    14.6.2 Emerging Leaders
    14.6.3 Pervasive Players
    14.6.4 Participants
14.7 Company Footprint
14.8 Company Evaluation Matrix: Startups/SMEs (By Solution), 2023

    14.8.1 Progressive Companies
    14.8.2 Responsive Companies
    14.8.3 Dynamic Companies
    14.8.4 Starting Blocks
    14.8.5 Competitive Benchmarking: Startups/SMEs, 2023
14.9 Company Valuation and Financial Metrics
14.10 Competitive Scenario
14.11 Market Evaluation Framework

    14.11.1 Product Launches and Developments
    14.11.2 Deals
    14.11.3 Other Developments
14.12 Brand Comparison

Company Profiles

15.1 Key Players

    15.1.1 LILIUM GMBH
        15.1.1.1 Business Overview
        15.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.1.3 Recent Developments
        15.1.1.4 MnM View
            15.1.1.4.1 Key Strengths
            15.1.1.4.2 Strategic Choices
            15.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats

    15.1.2 ARCHER AVIATION INC.
        15.1.2.1 Business Overview
        15.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.2.3 Recent Developments
        15.1.2.4 MnM View
            15.1.2.4.1 Key Strengths
            15.1.2.4.2 Strategic Choices
            15.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats

    15.1.3 EVE HOLDING, INC.
        15.1.3.1 Business Overview
        15.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.3.3 Recent Developments
        15.1.3.4 MnM View
            15.1.3.4.1 Key Strengths
            15.1.3.4.2 Strategic Choices
            15.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats

    15.1.4 AIRBUS
        15.1.4.1 Business Overview
        15.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.4.3 Recent Developments
        15.1.4.4 MnM View
            15.1.4.4.1 Key Strengths
            15.1.4.4.2 Strategic Choices
            15.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats

    15.1.5 EHANG
        15.1.5.1 Business Overview
        15.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.5.3 Recent Developments
        15.1.5.4 MnM View
            15.1.5.4.1 Key Strengths
            15.1.5.4.2 Strategic Choices
            15.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and Competitive Threats

    15.1.6 VERTICAL AEROSPACE
        15.1.6.1 Business Overview
        15.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.6.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.7 TEXTRON INC
        15.1.7.1 Business Overview
        15.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.7.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.8 JOBY AVIATION
        15.1.8.1 Business Overview
        15.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.8.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.9 FERROVIAL
        15.1.9.1 Business Overview
        15.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.9.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.10 SKYPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED
        15.1.10.1 Business Overview
        15.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered

    15.1.11 WISK AERO LLC
        15.1.11.1 Business Overview
        15.1.11.2 Products/Services/Solutions Offered
        15.1.11.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.12 JAUNT AIR MOBILITY LLC
        15.1.12.1 Business Overview
        15.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.12.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.13 WINGCOPTER
        15.1.13.1 Business Overview
        15.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.13.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.14 BETA TECHNOLOGIES
        15.1.14.1 Business Overview
        15.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.14.3 Recent Developments

    15.1.15 VOLOCOPTER GMBH
        15.1.15.1 Business Overview
        15.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services Offered
        15.1.15.3 Recent Developments

15.2 Other Players

    15.2.1 Arc Aero Systems
    15.2.2 Skydrive Inc.
    15.2.3 Electra.Aero
    15.2.4 Autoflight
    15.2.5 Overair, Inc.
    15.2.6 Manta Aircraft
    15.2.7 Air Vev Ltd
    15.2.8 Urban Aeronautics Ltd.
    15.2.9 Skyryse, Inc.
    15.2.10 Ascendance Flight Technologies S.A.S.

Research Methodology

All our research reports employ a mixed-methods approach, leveraging both primary and secondary research techniques to develop a comprehensive and well-informed analysis. The methodology ensures a balanced perspective by combining data-driven insights with expert opinions.

1. Secondary Research

Secondary research formed the foundation of the study, offering a contextual understanding of the market landscape, historical trends, and existing data. This phase involved gathering and analyzing information from:

  • Industry reports and whitepapers (e.g., McKinsey, Deloitte, Statista)
  • Academic journals and case studies
  • Company reports, investor presentations, and press releases
  • Government databases and regulatory publications
  • Trade publications, industry blogs, and news articles

2. Primary Research

To validate and complement secondary findings, extensive primary research was conducted. This included both quantitative data collection and qualitative insights, particularly through expert consultations.

a. Expert Consultations (Qualitative Primary Research)

In-depth interviews were conducted with a wide range of industry stakeholders, including:

  • Industry experts and consultants
  • Senior executives and decision-makers
  • Product managers and supply chain professionals
  • Academic researchers and analysts

b. Surveys and Questionnaires (Quantitative Primary Research)

Structured surveys were distributed among:

  • End-users/consumers
  • Retailers and distributors
  • Business-to-business (B2B) buyers

3. Data Validation and Triangulation

Findings from secondary and primary sources were cross-validated through data triangulation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. This process involved comparing insights from different sources and reconciling discrepancies through expert feedback.

4. Analytical Tools and Frameworks

Various analytical models were applied to interpret the collected data:

  • SWOT Analysis for understanding strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
  • Porter’s Five Forces to assess market competitiveness
  • PESTLE Analysis to evaluate external macroeconomic influences
  • Forecasting Models using historical data trends and regression analysis

Conclusion

The combination of comprehensive secondary research and robust primary data collection—enhanced by expert consultations—ensured the development of a well-rounded and in-depth analysis. This approach enables strategic decision-making backed by both empirical evidence and industry expertise.

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