Amphibious aircraft developer Jekta is eyeing the Middle East as the launch region for its upcoming amphibious aircraft. The Switzerland-based company believes its hydrogen-electric PHA-ZE 100 will initially find favor in the area’s luxury tourism segment, a growing use case reflected in a collaboration signed with UAE air charter provider Tahseen Aviation Services.
Jekta CEO and co-founder George Alafinov believes the region is “one of the most important markets” for the seaplane startup. Blending favorable geographic topography with what Alafinov describes as underserved infrastructure, he thinks this part of the world represents “an enormous market for amphibious aviation.” He also cites the combination of the region’s lack of regional airports, a willingness to embrace future mobility, and “enormous and ever-growing investment…both in the UAE and neighboring countries such as Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia” as beneficial.
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