This marks the first development of its kind in the region.
UAE, it’s time for lift off. Abu Dhabi Aviation Group has announced a collaboration with Archer, and the development of the first eVTOL aircraft, Midnight. The company will operate flying taxis in Abu Dhabi, and here’s what you need to know.
H.E. Nader Al Hammadi, Chairman of ADA, and H.E. Badr Al Olama, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, attended the official signing ceremony. This marks the first development of its kind in the region. Once it is in operation, it will also be the first electric air taxi in the region.
The launch date and routes for the flying taxis in Abu Dhabi have not yet been confirmed. Test flights of Midnight will take place during the summer, which gives the operators the chance to monitor the country’s extreme temperatures.
The Midnight will be a piloted, four-passenger aircraft, and it is designed to run back-to-back flights. Plus, it will offer Insta-worthy views over the capital – we’re talking views of the skyscrapers, sea and sun.
Nader Al Hammadi, chairman of Abu Dhabi Aviation, explained: “As a leading force in the aviation industry across the region and the largest helicopter operator in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Aviation has the expertise to develop a scalable urban air mobility service. We are excited to lead the way in launching the region’s electric air taxi service, starting right here in Abu Dhabi”.
The UAE has been welcoming innovative modes of transport. Regent Craft is currently developing seagliders between the two cities. Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport signed an agreement with the company to create electric-powered vehicles.
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