UrbanV and Speedbird Aero announce partnership to accelerate the development of IAM in Italy

ROME, ITALY, and PORTO, PORTUGAL – UrbanV S.p.A., a global leader in vertiport infrastructure and Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) services, and Speedbird Aero, a pioneer in drone logistics solutions, are proud to announce a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Innovative Air Mobility (IAM) in Italy.

This groundbreaking collaboration will unite UrbanV’s unparalleled expertise in innovative aerial services with Speedbird Aero’s advanced drone technologies to build a seamless, integrated
ecosystem for advancing Innovative Air Mobility and cargo drone services. Together, the companies aim to drive the expansion of networks specifically optimized for drone delivery and services, allowing faster, greener, and more accessible aerial transport solutions.

Key Elements of the Partnership:

• Joint Operational Hubs: Integrating drone logistics operations into UrbanV’s existing and upcoming facilities.
• Pilot Projects Across Regions: Launching pilot programs in Italy to showcase scalable urban drone delivery solutions and intermodal air mobility networks.
• Advanced Technology Integration: Embedding Speedbird Aero’s automatic flight platforms within UrbanV's digital vertiport ecosystem for real-time coordination, tracking, and fleet management.
• Commitment to Sustainability: Promoting carbon-neutral logistics and transportation through the use of electric, zero-emission aerial vehicles and optimized, eco-friendly route planning.

Manoel Coelho, CEO and Co-Founder of Speedbird Aero said, “Collaborating with UrbanV enables the expansion of these innovations to a broader market, enabling the construction of necessary infrastructure to realize the potential of these solutions, and generating concrete advantages for urban areas, commercial enterprises, and residents throughout Italy.”

Carlo Tursi, CEO of UrbanV, commented: “We are excited to join forces with Speedbird Aero, a globally recognized leader in drone logistics. This partnership represents a significant step
forward in bringing cutting-edge aerial services and drone delivery solutions to Italy. At UrbanV, we have consistently demonstrated our ability to enable drone operations in complex environments by leveraging our unique expertise. We see enormous potential to apply these innovations across a range of sectors, and we are committed to playing a leading role in
shaping the future of advanced air mobility.”

The first operational pilot programs under this partnership are slated to launch in 2025, with an initial site currently under evaluation in Italy.

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