The global air traffic revolution is about to be implemented first in the Middle East. With a forward-looking layout, the United Arab Emirates is fully committed to promoting the commercial operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) from Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, two American companies, by 2026. This is not only a technological test, but also a historic leap in the expansion of urban transportation from the ground to low altitude.

At present, Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has signed an exclusive agreement with Joby to launch air taxi services on core routes such as Dubai International Airport to Palm Island, shortening the original 45 minute journey to an astonishing 10 minutes. At the same time, Archer is targeting Abu Dhabi by transforming existing facilities such as the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal into a hybrid vertical takeoff and landing site, accelerating landing in a more flexible mode.

To achieve this ambitious goal, the United Arab Emirates has approved the construction of the world’s first regulatory certified dedicated commercial vertical takeoff and landing airport, “VDX,” which is equipped with a fast charging system and can accommodate up to 170000 passengers annually. This low altitude economic competition led by oil giants is setting a new commercial benchmark for global urban air travel.

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