How the UAE is ramping up plans to launch flying taxis

How the UAE is ramping up plans to launch flying taxis

Image courtesy: Archer Aviation Archer Aviation has teamed up with Falcon Aviation to develop vertiport infrastructure in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as the flying taxi maker inches closer to launching its Midnight flying car in the UAE as soon as 2025. The use of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) is expected to cut travel times between the two emirates to as little as 30 minutes, replacing car trips that take up to 90 minutes. “Partnering with established operators such as Falcon Aviation, as well as the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), has been key to quickly building our presence in the region,” said Archer founder and CEO Adam Goldstein. “We look forward to paving the way for the introduction of our Midnight aircraft to the region which will set the stage for the UAE to become a global leader in urban air mobility.” Under the agreement, Archer and Falcon Aviation will build vertiport infrastructure at Falcon Heliport at Atlantis, the Palm in Dubai and the Marina Mall heliport in Abu Dhabi’s Corniche. The partnership with Falcon Aviation is expected to further strengthen Archer’s plans to commence air taxi operations in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.