Independent coverage of air mobility developments in Gold Coast
The latest coverage of air taxi and eVTOL developments affecting Gold Coast and Queensland.
Policy
12 May 2026
Mayor Tate outlines 2030 air taxi target and indicative faresMedia reports quote Mayor Tom Tate targeting air taxi operations by 2030, with indicative fares around $900 for four passengers on premium Gold Coast routes.
Airport
8 May 2026
Gold Coast Airport Master Plan aligns with advanced air mobilityQueensland Airports Limited cites sustainability and seamless connectivity in discussions with Skyports on future AAM near OOL.
Infrastructure
6 May 2026
City of Gold Coast and Skyports sign MoU for vertiport networkSkyports Infrastructure and Mayor Tom Tate signed a May 2026 agreement to plan advanced air mobility infrastructure across the Gold Coast ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Regulation
20 April 2026
CASA eVTOL certification pathway remains key hurdle for Gold Coast launchCommercial Gold Coast air taxi services depend on Civil Aviation Safety Authority type certification — a process still evolving for electric vertical take-off aircraft in Australia.
2032 Olympics
28 March 2026
How Brisbane 2032 shapes Gold Coast advanced air mobility planningThe Olympic Games are a catalyst for SEQ transport investment conversations — including speculative air taxi links between Gold Coast venues and Brisbane.
Partnership
10 March 2026
Eve, Alt Air and Skyports target east-coast eVTOL networkA March 2026 consortium between Eve Air Mobility, Alt Air, and Skyports Infrastructure outlines phased eVTOL commercialisation across NSW and Queensland, including Gold Coast connectivity.