Signature Aviation and UrbanV have formally established Signature UrbanV Alliance, moving from planning to implementation on a connected US advanced air mobility infrastructure network.
Signature Aviation and UrbanV have formally established Signature UrbanV Alliance (SUVA), the US joint venture first announced in June 2025, moving from planning to implementation on advanced air mobility (AAM) infrastructure.
Unveiled at NBAA-BACE 2026, SUVA combines Signature Aviation’s US aviation footprint and operating capabilities with UrbanV’s end-to-end AAM infrastructure expertise.
Connected networks built around existing aviation demand
SUVA will develop an integrated network connecting airports with urban and regional destinations, starting from existing Signature terminal locations and expanding into dedicated vertiports as demand grows. Rather than developing sites in isolation, it will build connected networks around existing aviation demand.
Derek DeCross, Chief Commercial Officer, Signature Aviation, said: “At Signature, we believe the future of aviation should be every bit as seamless, welcoming and service-focused as the experience guests expect today. Through the Signature UrbanV Alliance, we have an opportunity to help shape not only the infrastructure behind Advanced Air Mobility, but the guest experience itself, leveraging our network, operational expertise and commitment to hospitality to create a more connected, convenient and elevated journey for travellers.”
Initial deployments are expected to integrate electric aircraft operations into existing aviation facilities, including charging, aircraft handling and guest services. Dedicated vertiports in urban and regional destinations will follow as operations and demand grow.
Massimiliano Pane, Executive Director, UrbanV, said: “Advanced Air Mobility will not be enabled by individual sites alone. It will require connected infrastructure that is ready ahead of large-scale commercial operations and links airports with the places people want to reach. SUVA enables us to turn that vision into a scalable network, combining existing aviation assets with dedicated vertiports as the market develops.”
SUVA will provide a common infrastructure platform for multiple aircraft manufacturers and operators, rather than serving a single aircraft type or operator. It will work with airports, municipalities, real-estate owners, manufacturers, operators and infrastructure partners to identify priority locations, assess demand and develop the technical, regulatory and commercial frameworks required for deployment. It also provides a dedicated platform for Signature Aviation and UrbanV to coordinate their US AAM infrastructure activities.
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