This project is based on the idea that Urban Air Mobility (UAM) could define a new mobility paradigm and be a breakthrough for the aviation sector. The objective is to evaluate the possible implementation of this UAM in the Barcelona Metropolitan Area (BMA). Initially, a brief demographic study of Barcelona is carried out followed by an analysis of the mobility patterns in the city of Barcelona. Then, based on a comparative study of the eVTOLs currently available on the market, one has been chosen as the most suitable example of air taxi to circulate in the BMA. After identifying two possible approaches for Urban Air Mobility, the extension of the affected area has been analyzed. Various elements such as the city poles of attraction and the connectivity with other urban transports have been taken into consideration to find the potential locations for the proposed vertiports. Once the vertiports were located, a study of the restricted areas and possible obstacles was conducted in order to design the network of air routes that the air taxis will follow. As a result, it has been possible to compare the gain in time that this urban transport has compared to the private transport. An analysis about the capacity of this network of air routes has been done, in order to check if this new urban air mobility is not only beneficial for the individual, saving time, but also for society as a whole, decongesting the entrance corridors to Barcelona and reducing pollution within the area. Finally, a study of the operating cost of this transport system and the cost to be paid by the passenger per mile traveled has been made. The price it is remarkable, but it is expected to decrease considerably in the coming years, thanks to technological advances.Objectius de Desenvolupament Sostenible::11 - Ciutats i Comunitats SosteniblesObjectius de Desenvolupament Sostenible::9 - Indústria, Innovació i Infraestructur
