In Pictures: Abu Dhabi gets cracking on electric air taxis and verti-ports

In Pictures: Abu Dhabi gets cracking on electric air taxis and verti-ports

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Prospects of 30-minute trip – or less – air taxi trips between Abu Dhabi and Dubai are showing up clearly on the radar. If all goes to plan, these could be an option for travelers as early as 2025-26. Image Credit: Supplied

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Government agencies in Abu Dhabi have entered agreements with electric vertical take-off and landlord aircraft manufacturers and service providers, such as Archer Aviation and Joby. Operators too have been identified – and the focus right now is build those verti-ports to handle these inter-city travel. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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The UAE’s first operational verti-port for eVTOLs went on display in Abu Dhabi. The ‘temporary’ facility is based on a comprehensive regulatory framework set by the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority. Image Credit: Supplied

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“The UAE's GCAA initiative in establishing the world's first national regulation on verti-ports last year paved the way for advanced air mobility in the UAE, ensuring the availability of safe and suitable infrastructure to accommodate eVTOL aircraft,” says Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of GCAA.

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The regulation covers the design, operations, and certification provisions for verti-ports on land and on the sea.

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