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Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports Confirm Vertiport Plans
First two facilities being built for eVTOL air taxis will be ready in the first quarter of 2026
Abu Dhabi Airports and Skyports
Skyports CEO Duncan Walker (left) and Abu Dhabi Airports CEO Elena Sorlini signed a memorandum of understanding at the DRIFTx event.

Abu Dhabi Airports is teaming with Skyports to develop a network of vertiports to support eVTOL aircraft operations. The companies confirmed that they have already started construction at Zayed International Airport (OMAA) and Al Bateen Executive Airport (OMAD) and expect to have these facilities ready in the first quarter of 2026.

Last year, the Abu Dhabi government gave its blessing for eVTOL air taxi services to be launched by rival manufacturers Archer and Joby. Earlier this month, local charter operator Falcon Aviation Services announced an order for 50 of AutoFlight’s V2000EM eVTOL models, including 35 passenger and 15 cargo versions.