Vertiports to be constructed at 3 Abu Dhabi locations
Vertiports will be built at 3 crucial areas in Abu Dhabi, consisting of Al Bateen, Yas Island, and Khalifa Port, it was announced on Tuesday.
LODD, an Abu Dhabi based business specialising in AI-powered drone innovation and autonomous aerial logistics, and Skyports Infrastructure made the statement at the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS).
The two companies said "the development of a vertiport network will support the operation of electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and autonomous aerial logistics in the UAE."
" Building vertiports represents a considerable step toward integrating unmanned aerial mobility into Abu Dhabi's public transport system," stated Rashid Al Manai, CEO of LODD, including: "These vertiports will lay the foundation for a future-ready air movement network, supporting both commercial eVTOL traveler services and autonomous aerial logistics."
Vertiports are designated locations for launch, landing, and servicing of flying taxis-- which are set up to start operations in 2026. On January 9, Dubai revealed the nation's first business vertiport that will be named Dubai International Vertiport (DXV).
In Dubai, DXV is the very first of four sites being established by Skyports in cooperation with Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Joby Aviation. The 3 other vertiports that are predicted to be finished in the very first quarter of 2026 in Dubai are Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, and Dubai Marina.
LODD kept in mind the three vertiports in Abu Dhabi will not just link crucial websites within the Emirate but likewise have the "possible for connectivity between locations throughout the UAE."
Duncan Walker, CEO added: "The signing of an MOU highlights the progress being made to define and develop Abu Dhabi's sophisticated air movement (AAM) infrastructure network. As our vertiport idea styles show, cargo is just as crucial to Abu Dhabi's AAM future as well as traveler operations. The advancement of a detailed traveler and cargo network will allow us to bring vast array benefits to the emirate, for both individuals and services."
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