VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (July 21, 2026) – Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) today joined CAAM member Perkins&Will in unveiling an Advanced Air Mobility vertiport concept for Langley Regional Airport in British Columbia, Canada.
The concept demonstrates how existing Canadian airports can prepare for emerging electric and next-generation aircraft through phased development and adaptable infrastructure. It positions Langley Regional Airport as a future hub within a broader regional Advanced Air Mobility network, supporting passenger connectivity, economic development, and the long-term integration of new aviation technologies.
Building on Perkins&Will’s decades of experience delivering transportation infrastructure solutions, the concept provides Langley Regional Airport with a roadmap for incorporating Advanced Air Mobility passenger and cargo services into its capital planning. The proposed development combines dedicated aviation facilities with a landside commercial campus intended to support regional business activity and economic growth.
The successful introduction of AAM aircraft hinges on the development of adaptable infrastructure. Airports, municipalities, operators, and transportation planners will need facilities that can evolve alongside certification, regulation, aircraft availability, operational demand, and community needs.
The Langley Regional Airport concept responds to that challenge by treating the vertiport as an integrated component of the existing transportation ecosystem rather than as a standalone facility. Through phased development, the airport can prepare for future operations while aligning infrastructure investment with market readiness and passenger demand.
“Canada has an opportunity to shape Advanced Air Mobility in a way that is safe, sustainable, practical, and connected to community needs,” said JR Hammond, Executive Director of Canadian Advanced Air Mobility. “Vertiport infrastructure is a critical part of that future. By bringing together design, planning, aviation, and regional connectivity expertise, Perkins&Will and Langley Regional Airport are helping demonstrate how AAM can move from concept to implementation in a way that supports equitable access, regional connectivity, and long-term economic resilience.”
The vertiport design leverages modular planning and prefabricated construction to create a facility that can expand as operational requirements develop. Its compact form is designed to be adaptable across a range of environments, including existing airports, regional transportation hubs, rural communities, and remote locations.
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