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Falcon Aviation Unveils Plans for Urban Air Mobility Terminals in the UAE
Falcon Aviation may bring Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor into its fleet.
Falcon Aviation passenger terminal to support urban air mobility services
Falcon Aviation has designed a passenger terminal to support urban air mobility services in aircraft such as Leonardo's AW609 tiltorotor.

Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation, in partnership with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, has unveiled a special-purpose terminal building that it intends to support urban air mobility services. The business aviation group wants to open the first facility in time for next year's Expo2020 event in Dubai, which is due to run for almost six months.

Falcon Aviation unveiled its plans during the 2019 Dubai Air Show, explaining that the facilities will include a helipad, showroom, and lounge areas. It also confirmed that it is evaluating Leonardo's AW609 tiltrotor as a possible addition to its fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft. The AW609 has been in development for close to two decades and is reported to be close to achieving type certification.