Archer Aviation has set its sights on establishing an air taxi network in Abu Dhabi, focusing on key areas such as the Corniche, Saadiyat Island, and parts of western Abu Dhabi. The company believes these locations are among the most promising for operating its futuristic flying vehicles. Details regarding the specific routes for these air...
The Abu Dhabi Aviation Group has officially partnered with the US-based Archer Aviation to introduce the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the UAE and beyond. This partnership aims to deploy the first fleet of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft globally, with operations expected to commence later this year as part of Archer’s ‘Launch...
Joby Aviation is making strides towards launching commercial air taxi services in Dubai, according to Bonny Simi, the company’s President of Operations. With her background as an Olympian and a Master’s degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University, Simi is at the forefront of developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) technology aimed...
When it comes to air travel, the United Arab Emirates is making big steps forward by planning out an air corridor just for cargo drones, piloted and self-driving air taxis. This project is a part of a larger attempt to create a regulatory framework for advanced air mobility (AAM) in the country. This project is...
Industry analyst Richard Aboulafia has raised concerns regarding the timeline for the introduction of electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicles (eVTOLs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to Aviation Week, in a commentary published in September 2024, he questioned, “When will an eVTOL, or anything AAM [advanced air mobility], actually enter service? Great question! The answer always...
Vertical Aerospace, a UK-based company, is making strides in the development of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the VX4. Designed to carry four passengers up to 100 miles at speeds of 150mph, the VX4 promises a quieter, greener alternative to helicopters for short-distance travel. With zero emissions and reduced travel times, the...