UAE: Flying airport taxis may soon take off in Abu Dhabi – News

New system combines flight technology with sustainable aircraft design that harnesses electricity

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Authorities have announced that travelers arriving in Abu Dhabi may soon be taking flying taxis to their homes and hotels.

This future project can be made possible under a memorandum of understanding signed between Abu Dhabi Airports and French engineering and operations company Groupe ADP.

The parties agreed to explore the potential of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), a new air transport concept that uses electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to transport people and cargo.

Abu Dhabi Airports and Groupe ADP will work together from the planning and development phase through to the operation of AAM’s ground infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. Feasibility studies and market assessments will be conducted to develop an industry roadmap.

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“This new system combines flight technology with transformational aircraft design, utilizing electricity for vertical hover, take-off and landing, enabling sustainable passenger and cargo air transport,” said Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO, Abu Corporation. The engineer said Dhabi Airport.

“This agreement is a testament to our commitment to leading the way by working with our partners to deliver innovation and technology that improves efficiency, convenience and, most importantly, sustainability.”

Al Dhaheri and Groupe ADP Airport Services Managing Director Philippe Martinet recently signed a strategic partnership at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Abu Dhabi Airports board member Nader Al Hammadi was also present.

“We are proud to partner with Abu Dhabi Airports to jointly develop the AAM roadmap and accelerate the development of the necessary infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. With our hands-on experience in the Paris region today, and our experience with the industry, its infrastructure and operational challenges, we will support Abu Dhabi Airports in laying the groundwork for the implementation of AAM services in Abu Dhabi,” Martinet said.

“We have a long history of working closely with our partners and look forward to supporting Abu Dhabi Airports’ long-term strategy for innovation and sustainability.”