New Legislation Clears the Runway for Vertiport Development in Florida

Florida statutes will now pave the way for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations. Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 20, 2026, signed House Bill (HB) 1093 into law,1 authorizing the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to fund the development of vertiport facilities designed to support electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for short-distance aerial commuting. With the legislative framework in place and federal backing secured, Florida is now one step closer to seeing electric... By: Holland & Knight LLP