Abu Dhabi and Archer Announce Agreement With Cross-Industry Stakeholders To Launch First Commercial Electric Air Taxi Flights
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) has entered into a multi-party collaboration agreement with UAE and Abu Dhabi entities to establish electric air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi. The agreement positions Archer as the first eVTOL aircraft manufacturer in the MENA region and the first to launch commercial flying taxi operations in the Emirate.
The partnership involves key stakeholders including the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Abu Dhabi Airports, Falcon Aviation Services, Etihad Aviation Training, GCAA, GANS, GAL, and the Integrated Transport Centre. The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has been working with Archer through certification workshops to establish the necessary regulatory framework for commercial air taxi operations.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) ha stipulato un accordo di collaborazione multi-partito con entità degli Emirati Arabi Uniti e di Abu Dhabi per avviare operazioni di taxi aereo elettrico ad Abu Dhabi. L'accordo posiziona Archer come il primo produttore di aerei eVTOL nella regione MENA e il primo a lanciare operazioni di taxi volanti commerciali nell'Emirato.
La partnership coinvolge attori chiave tra cui l'Ufficio Investimenti di Abu Dhabi, gli aeroporti di Abu Dhabi, Falcon Aviation Services, Etihad Aviation Training, GCAA, GANS, GAL e il Centro di Trasporto Integrato. L'Autorità Generale dell'Aviazione Civile degli Emirati Arabi Uniti ha collaborato con Archer attraverso workshop di certificazione per stabilire il necessario quadro normativo per le operazioni commerciali di taxi aerei.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) ha celebrado un acuerdo de colaboración multiparte con entidades de los EAU y Abu Dhabi para establecer operaciones de taxi aéreo eléctrico en Abu Dhabi. Este acuerdo posiciona a Archer como el primer fabricante de aeronaves eVTOL en la región MENA y el primero en lanzar operaciones comerciales de taxis voladores en el Emirato.
La asociación incluye a partes interesadas clave como la Oficina de Inversión de Abu Dhabi, los Aeropuertos de Abu Dhabi, Falcon Aviation Services, Etihad Aviation Training, GCAA, GANS, GAL y el Centro de Transporte Integrado. La Autoridad General de Aviación Civil de los EAU ha estado colaborando con Archer a través de talleres de certificación para establecer el marco regulatorio necesario para las operaciones comerciales de taxi aéreo.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR)는 아부다비의 UAE 및 아부다비 기관과 전기 공중 택시 운영을 수립하기 위한 다자 협력 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 Archer를 MENA 지역 최초의 eVTOL 항공기 제조업체로 자리매김하게 하며, 아부다비에서 상업용 비행 택시 운영을 시작하는 최초의 업체로 만듭니다.
이 파트너십에는 아부다비 투자청, 아부다비 공항, 팔콘 항공 서비스, 에티하드 항공 훈련, GCAA, GANS, GAL, 통합 교통 센터와 같은 주요 이해 관계자가 포함됩니다. UAE 일반 민간 항공청은 상업 공중 택시 운영을 위한 규제 프레임워크를 수립하기 위해 Archer와 함께 인증 워크샵을 진행하고 있습니다.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) a conclu un accord de collaboration multipartite avec des entités des Émirats Arabes Unis et d'Abou Dhabi pour établir des opérations de taxi aérien électrique à Abou Dhabi. Cet accord positionne Archer comme le premier fabricant d'avions eVTOL dans la région MENA et le premier à lancer des opérations commerciales de taxi volant dans l'Émirat.
Le partenariat implique des acteurs clés, notamment le Bureau des Investissements d'Abou Dhabi, les Aéroports d'Abou Dhabi, Falcon Aviation Services, Etihad Aviation Training, GCAA, GANS, GAL et le Centre de Transport Intégré. L'Autorité Générale de l'Aviation Civile des Émirats Arabes Unis a travaillé avec Archer à travers des ateliers de certification pour établir le cadre réglementaire nécessaire pour les opérations commerciales de taxi aérien.
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) hat eine Mehrparteien-Kooperationsvereinbarung mit Institutionen der VAE und Abu Dhabis zur Einrichtung von elektrischen Lufttaxi-Betrieben in Abu Dhabi unterzeichnet. Die Vereinbarung positioniert Archer als den ersten eVTOL-Flugzeughersteller in der MENA-Region und den ersten, der gewerbliche Flugtaxi-Operationen im Emirat startet.
Die Partnerschaft umfasst entscheidende Interessengruppen, darunter das Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Abu Dhabi Airports, Falcon Aviation Services, Etihad Aviation Training, GCAA, GANS, GAL und das Integrated Transport Centre. Die Allgemeine Zivile Luftfahrtbehörde der VAE hat mit Archer an Zertifizierungsworkshops gearbeitet, um den notwendigen regulatorischen Rahmen für gewerbliche Lufttaxi-Operationen zu etablieren.
- First-mover advantage as the exclusive eVTOL manufacturer in the MENA region
- Strategic partnership with multiple key UAE aviation stakeholders
- Government support through ADIO for commercial operations
- Progress in regulatory framework development with GCAA
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This strategic partnership represents a significant market opportunity for Archer Aviation in the UAE. The agreement positions Archer as the first eVTOL manufacturer in the MENA region, giving them a important first-mover advantage in a high-potential market. The collaboration with multiple key stakeholders, including ADIO, GCAA and Abu Dhabi Airports, creates a comprehensive ecosystem that significantly reduces execution risk.
The UAE's wealthy population, tourism focus and commitment to technological innovation make it an ideal launch market for air taxi services. Abu Dhabi's support through regulatory frameworks and infrastructure development could accelerate Archer's path to commercialization and provide a blueprint for expansion into other global markets.
The formation of this comprehensive aviation ecosystem in Abu Dhabi marks a pivotal development in the commercial eVTOL sector. The involvement of critical stakeholders like Etihad Aviation Training for pilot training, Falcon Aviation Services for operations and GANS for airspace integration demonstrates a well-thought-out approach to launching air taxi services.
The recent certification workshop with GCAA is particularly noteworthy as it indicates progress toward regulatory approval. This multi-stakeholder approach, combining operational expertise with regulatory support, significantly enhances the probability of successful commercial launch and could serve as a model for other regions.
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The partnership brings together key entities across the aviation sector in
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Agreement positions Archer as the first in
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Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to facilitate the safe launch of commercial eVTOL operations in
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UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has been working closely with the key stakeholders—most recently through a week-long certification workshop at Archer’s headquarters and flight test facility
Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed has witnessed the signing of an agreement between
The agreement aims to formalize the cooperation between
The agreement’s goal is for Archer Aviation to be the first manufacturer of electric vertical-take-off-and-landing aircraft in the
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office, a key signatory to the agreement, will facilitate coordination among
The collaboration outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party and lays the foundation for definitive agreements between Archer and the commercial stakeholders.
The partnership represents a strong alignment between leading industry entities, and follows a previous collaboration agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to accelerate air taxi commercialization.
His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), said: "We are pleased to see leading members of Abu Dhabi’s aviation sector collaborating with Archer to support the launch of air taxis in the emirate. This partnership marks a major milestone in the efforts led by Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Systems Council to accelerate smart and advanced mobility solutions, further solidifying the emirate’s position as a global leader in smart and autonomous vehicles.”
Director General of the GCAA, His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, said: “We are committed to launching electric air taxis safely in the
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, Elena Sorlini, said: "We are proud to support this pioneering collaboration, marking a significant step towards sustainable urban mobility in
Etihad Aviation Training CEO, Captain Paolo La Cava, commented: “Abu Dhabi continues to lead the way in safe aviation innovation, and we look forward to working with Archer to train pilots and other aviation professionals for their electric air taxis, which we hope will carry passengers to and from many airports and future vertiports in the region in the near future.”
Falcon Aviation Services CEO, Captain Raman Oberoi, said: "This partnership represents a significant milestone in the evolution of aviation, and we are committed to contributing to the successful integration of eVTOL operations in
Global Air Navigation Services CEO, Yahya Al Hammadi stated: "GANS is committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to enable the integration of UAM operations into the
Global Aerospace Logistics CEO, Mahmood Alhameli, commented: “As a leading provider of aviation maintenance and manpower services, GAL is proud to support Abu Dhabi’s eVTOL ambitions via this Partnership, and commits to spurring the local ecosystem to the exciting technological frontier of air mobility.”
Nikhil Goel, Chief Commercial Officer of Archer Aviation, emphasized the significance of the consortium: "The
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About Archer
Archer is a leader in the electrification of aviation. We are designing and developing the key enabling technologies and aircraft that are necessary to power the next great transportation revolution. Our goal is for our proprietary technology to deliver unprecedented connectivity across the most congested cities in the world.
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About Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is the government vehicle responsible for accelerating Abu Dhabi’s growth and enabling the emirate’s economic transformation. Through comprehensive support services, ADIO enables both local and foreign investors to shape industries of the future set to transform liveability, technology, resources, and value-added services. Initiatives focused on regional tourism and retail development, as well as public-private partnerships, ensure that community well-being is at the centre of Abu Dhabi’s economic transformation. With a robust network of investors, strong collaboration with key stakeholders, and a global presence, ADIO is committed to empowering those who invest with
About the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)
The General Civil Aviation Authority was created in 1996 by Federal Cabinet Decree (Law 4) to regulate Civil Aviation and provide designated aviation services with observance to the safety and security to strengthen the aviation industry within the
About The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility)
The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport is responsible for the oversight of land transport, aviation, and maritime activities, in addition to driver and vehicle licensing services, underlining the government’s commitment to establishing a smart, sustainable, and safe mobility ecosystem.
About Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports operates five airports and welcomed over 23 million passengers in 2023, working to position the emirate as a global aviation hub. Since November 2023, AUH’s new state-of-the-art airport has enhanced operational capacity and passenger experience with world-class facilities, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading destination for traveler.
About Etihad Aviation Training LLC (EAT)
Etihad Aviation Training LLC is a leading aviation training organization in the
About Falcon Aviation
Falcon Aviation is a leading business aviation services provider in the
About Global Air Navigation Services (GANS)
Global Air Navigation Services (GANS) is a leading provider of Air Navigation Services, delivering innovative, safe and efficient air traffic management solutions. GANS is leveraging innovative technological developments, enhancing service delivery and unlocking value for customers across the Air Traffic Management (ATM) and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) domains.
About Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL)
Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) is a leading provider of integrated aerospace and defense services, headquartered in
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