Archer Aviation Inc. and the Abu Dhabi authorities have formalized a landmark agreement to develop Abu Dhabi’s first commercial electric air taxi flights in the region. This multi-party agreement brings together key players in aviation, technology and infrastructure, with the aim of establishing a robust ecosystem for the operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles .
The collaboration was announced at the Autonomous and Intelligent Systems Council (SASC) and aims to make Archer Aviation the first eVTOL aircraft manufacturer in the MENA region (Middle East and North Africa). The goal is to launch commercial flights in Abu Dhabi, with plans to expand the air taxi network to other key locations in the country.
Commercial flights in Abu Dhabi with Archer
In addition to Archer Aviation , this agreement involves several strategic entities including Abu Dhabi Airports, Falcon Aviation Services, Etihad Aviation Training, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), among others. Together, these organizations are building the infrastructure needed to enable electric air transport in the region, creating an enabling environment for mass adoption of advanced urban mobility solutions.
His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General of Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), highlighted that this partnership reinforces Abu Dhabi’s role as a global leader in the advanced air mobility sector.
This collaboration is a milestone in our mission to transform urban mobility, further consolidating our position as a hub of transportation innovation.
Al-Olama said.
eVTOL : The Future of Urban Transport
Archer’s eVTOL technology promises to change the way people get around the most congested cities. With fully electric aircraft, capable of vertical takeoff and landing, air taxis offer a solution to ground traffic and improve connectivity between different points in the city and peripheral areas.
The UAE is central to Archer’s future, and this strategic partnership is essential to taking our technology to the next level. Abu Dhabi’s vision in sustainable aviation and next-generation transportation creates the ideal environment for the launch of our commercial operations.
Said Archer’s Chief Commercial Officer Nikhil Goel, underlining the importance of this agreement.
The agreement also underlines Abu Dhabi’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Integrated Transport Hub (Abu Dhabi Mobility) and other key government entities are working to ensure that the electric air taxi infrastructure is safe, efficient and aligned with the region’s sustainability goals. The first eVTOL operations are planned for 2025, with the expectation that this service will be a model for other cities around the world.
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