"Civil aviation" The approval of the design is issued to the first hybrid vertical aircraft in the country
Abu Dhabi, April 23/ WAM/ The General Authority of Civil Aviation in the UAE issued approval of the design for the first hybrid helicopter landing in the country, at the cruise station in the port of Zayed in Abu Dhabi, as part of the “Air Force Taxi” project in Abu Dhabi.
According to a press release, today, the hybrid vertical landfill was developed in strategic cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, the Falcon Airlines Services, and the Artcher Aviation Company, which represents a step to transform towards integrated and sustainable air transport across the emirate.
The Hijini vertical landfill in the UAE is designed to accommodate both traditional helicopters and aircraft with takeoff and electrical vertical landing, such as the “Artcher Midnit” plane, which provides a multi -use model and suitable for the future in the field of urban mobility.
It was planned as part of the broader infrastructure network of Archer in the UAE, with the start of commercial operations for aircraft taxi with Abu Dhabi Air.
This first site was chosen because of its location at the marine flight station in the port of Zayed in Abu Dhabi, which is a leading center for the regional cruise industry, where it receives more than 650,000 visitors annually, and it is also a gateway to the most famous and entertainment destinations in the capital, which provides easy access to the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Culture District in Saadiyat.
The General Civil Aviation Authority has become the first civil aviation authority in the world, the development of organizational standards for hybrid infrastructure – a pioneering framework designed to support safe, integrated and effective operation for both helicopters and “EVTOL” from one platform.
After conducting extensive consultations with partners from the aviation sector, these proposed standards have become in the final stage, and are expected to be published in July 2025, which represents a big step towards integrating advanced air mobility smoothly into the environmental systems of the current aviation.
His Excellency Saif Muhammad Al -Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said that this achievement is not only related to infrastructure, but also reflects the UAE’s steadfast commitment to innovation and global leadership in the field of advanced air mobility, and that through close cooperation with Artcher, the Abu Dhabi Ports Group, and the Falcon Airlines services, we enable a future in which sustainable and high -technical air transport is an essential part of our urban scene, pointing to This approval represents the beginning of a new era of civil aviation, based on an ambitious vision.
For his part, Aqeel Al -Zarouni, Assistant Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation – Aviation Safety Sector, said that by developing the first organizational standards for hybrid infrastructure in the world, the General Authority of Civil Aviation is putting the UAE at the forefront of global innovation in the aviation industry.
He added that this framework ensures that our infrastructure for air mobility is safe, effective and adaptable, which places the basis for a smooth integration for both helicopters and “EVTOL” aircraft from the next generation within a unified operating environment.
For his part, Adam Goldstein, CEO and founding partner of Archer, said that taking advantage of the current assets of airline is the cornerstone of the company’s strategy at all, to allow it to move quickly and safely, with the preparation of vital infrastructure before its planned to serve the commercial aircraft taxi service, pointing out that this achievement was only possible through strong partnerships with the General Aviation Authority, and the Group of Ports of Ports Abu Dhabi, Falcon Airlines.
For his part, Captain Romandeb Oberoi, CEO of Falcon Aviation Services, said that this landing has always been a gateway to visitors to explore Abu Dhabi from the sky, and to turn it into a hybrid aroma that represents a new and important chapter.
For her part, Noura Rashid Al Dhaheri, CEO of marine business at Abu Dhabi Ports Group said that the launch of the hybrid landing at the marine flight station in Zayed Port represents an important step in our career, and the benefit of this advanced technology to advance growth and reduce our impact on the environment is a testimony on our commitment to innovation and sustainability, and will give us our modern facility in the port of Zayed, in addition to our well -known operational competence, with the provision of Faster and more sustainable services for our customers, the opportunity to enhance Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading city in providing cruises and providing innovative and exceptional experiences.
She added that the vertical Al -Hijini landfill is a major starting point for the service taxi service in Abu Dhabi, which is planned to be launched by 2026, to link the main sites across the city to calm and effective air mobility.
The “Abu Dhabi Air Force Taxi” project, backed by a strong partnership between the public and private sectors, places the emirate at the forefront of the global advanced air mobility sector, and defines a standard for cities around the world that seeks to integrate “Evtol” aircraft into its transportation networks.
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