2024-04-26 09:32:08
Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer Aviation, which specializes in the manufacturing of electric helicopters, confirmed that the framework agreement signed yesterday with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office will help accelerate the operation of commercial flights of taxi flying throughout the UAE by the end of 2025.
Goldstein added in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, today on the sidelines of the “UAE drift and the creation of helipads for flying taxis in the country.
He explained that the company will work in the coming period to prepare reports on takeoff and landing sites, and to build the entire ecosystem to turn our vision into reality in the near future. .
He said that the volume of investments in the project exceeds hundreds of millions of dollars, covering various areas, highlighting the importance of the project and the agreement signed with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, as it strengthens the position of the capital as a global center of civil construction. air Transport.
Goldstein confirmed that the company is working to build electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that will be used in urban air transportation missions, emphasizing that the company aims to replace journeys that last 60 to 90 minutes by car via flying taxi rides. which last from 10 to 20 minutes, which are characterized by their safety, durability, low noise and competitive cost compared to road transport.
He highlighted that Archer Aviation has received great support from all regions of the Emirates, especially the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, with the aim of unifying its operations and opening an office in the capital to start plan future operational operations, which will help us in the future, to expand our operations in the various emirates of the country as well as in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
As part of the agreement, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office will support the creation of flying taxi helipads, in cooperation with Archer Aviation and other air taxi companies, in a number of vital locations across through Abu Dhabi, which will improve the civil air transport infrastructure necessary for Archer. Aviation will expand the scope of activity.
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