In cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. "Artcher Aviation" Flying taxi tests are conducted "Midnit" In Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi, July 2 / WAM / in line with the strategy of the Smart Systems Council in support of the development of smart air mobility solutions, and in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, “Artcher Aviation” has conducted experimental tests of the “Mediait” electric plane, in a move that supports the company’s efforts towards expanding its operations and launching its commercial services for flying taxi at the level of the United Arab Emirates and the region.

The experimental trip was launched from Al -Bateen Airport for Private Aviation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the presence of a number of senior officials from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Integrated Transport Center, “Abu Dhabi Air” and Abu Dhabi airports, as well as representatives of the “Artcher Airlines” partners in the region, with the aim of evaluating the performance of the plane and its operational ability in climatic conditions that are characterized by high temperatures, humidity High, dust, to make sure it is ready for the commercial operation.

The company plans to expand its experimental program to test its vertical electrical plane “Midnit” in the region, with the aim of collecting additional data that supports its efforts in obtaining the required accreditation certificates and expanding its commercial operations in the UAE and other major markets at the region level.

His Excellency Badr Salim Sultan Al -Ulama, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, said: This test reflects the brief vision of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in being a global leading destination in the field of advanced air mobility, and through the Square and Intellectual Vehicle Industry Complex (SAVI), we allow leading companies such as “Archer Aviation” to test and accredit innovative and smart vehicles within an ideal environment that supports the latest technology.

Adam Goldstein, the founder and CEO of “Archer Aviation”, described the tests that the company is conducting in the UAE as an important step on the way towards commercial operation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, noting that the plane test during the summer provides the company with necessary data to pay its efforts in obtaining the necessary credits for commercial operation, whether in the UAE or the United States of America.

The organization of the experimental flight comes within the framework of the joint tests between the “Archer Aviation” and “Abu Dhabi Air” to operate the flying taxi in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi; Where this announcement is an important boost for the “Archer Aviation” march towards commercial accreditation, after it recently obtained the organizational approval to design the first landing of the hybrid helicopters in the UAE, at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Station in Zayed Port, as well as its ongoing partnerships with prominent regional operators.

Archer Airlines aims through the flying taxi testing and operation program to enhance its presence in the leading markets; Where Abu Dhabi is the first of these markets, which enhances its position as a leading global center in the field of advanced air mobility, and affirms the UAE’s commitment to supporting innovation in the smart transport sector and developing sustainable movement solutions.