Regulations and Government
China’s Aridge Set to Trial eVTOL Flights in the UAE
Aridge and Ras Al Khaimah officials will establish a regulatory sandbox for flight trials
Aridge flight in Abu Dhabi
China's Aridge demonstrated a pair of its Land Aircraft Carrier eVTOL aircraft next to the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Chinese eVTOL aircraft developer Aridge is expanding plans to conduct flight validation exercises in the UAE. On September 19, the company signed an agreement with Ras Al Khaimah officials to establish a so-called “sandbox” providing a regulatory framework to permit experimental flight trials.

The company, which formerly operated under the name XPeng AeroHT, has agreed to work with UAE authorities on flight validation and regulations. Ras Al Khaimah’s transportation agency will lead the project with support from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, according to Aridge.

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