Aircraft
Abu Dhabi and Archer Commit to eVTOL Manufacturing and Operations
Falcon Aviation Services is set to operate eVTOL air taxi services
Archer and Abu Dhabi officials sign agreement
On December 6, Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi officials signed an agreement covering eVTOL aircraft manufacturing and operations.

Abu Dhabi officials have confirmed an agreement for some production of Archer’s four-passenger Midnight eVTOL aircraft to be manufactured in the emirate. The deal signed on December 6 between the U.S. manufacturer and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) also clears the way for the launch of eVTOL air taxi services.

Multiple other UAE stakeholders are set to contribute to the partnership, which is being structured by Abu Dhabi’s Smart and Autonomous Systems Council. These include Abu Dhabi Airports, Falcon Aviation Services, Etihad Aviation Training, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Global Air Navigation Services, Global Aerospace Logistics, and Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre.