NEOM: Construction of Futuristic Saudi Arabian City “Continues to Court Controversy” (Part 2)
The month of May became even more controversial for NEOM after the BBC, a pillar of the Western establishment, refused
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Middle East
Qatar Latest Middle East Country “to Embrace AAM Revolution”
Last month Qatar announced it will soon embrace the Advanced Air Mobility revolution (AAM) with plans to begin testing electric
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Jetoptera and Eanan Al Samma “Begin Flight Test Campaign in UAE”
U.S‑based Jetoptera, an aerial mobility startup, and Eanan Al Samma, a UAE Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, have commenced their
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BETA Technologies: “Dark Horse of the Middle East AAM Revolution”
While Joby, Archer and EHang have attracted all the recent flying taxi plaudits for their business successes in the Middle
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UAE’s Air Chateau International “Pledges USD27.2 Million to Propel eVTOL Ecosystem Forward”
Dubai-based helicopter operator, Air Chateau International, plans to invest 100 million UAE dirhams (USD27.2 million) over the next three years
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America’s Flying Taxi Companies “Win Over the Middle East”
It is exciting to see the Middle East’s driving ambition to spearhead the AAM industry, where electric air taxis will
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Watch Video: Archer Aviation Showcases “Recent Business Success in Middle East”
Archer released a video late last week as part of a tweet on ‘X’. The company writes, “The past few
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Saudi Arabia: Electric Air Taxis “to Transport Pilgrims During Hajj”
While this link with electric air taxis and Hajj pilgrims was first mooted back in January, the middleeastmonitor.com website re-emphasised
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Eve Air Mobility, Saudia Technic Sign MOA to Delve into MRO Activities and eVTOL Reassembly in Saudi Arabia
Electric Air Taxi company, Eve Air Mobility, and Saudia Technic, a leading Middle East Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service
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Joby Aviation and Mukamalah sign agreement to introduce Joby’s eVTOL aircraft to Saudi Arabia
Joby Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mukamalah, a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, the operator
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Archer Collaborates With Etihad Aviation Training “For eVTOL Pilot Training Operations in Abu Dhabi”
Archer Aviation announced this week, it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Etihad Training (ET) that lays the
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Vertiport Simulations signals intent to partner with Advanced Air Mobility operators as it test-drives vertiport designs in the UAE
Orlando-based Vertiport Simulations is looking to partner with advanced air mobility aircraft manufacturers which have an interest in placing their
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Khalifa University, Manta Aircraft Collaborate “on Innovative Flight Systems for AAM”
Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa University of Science and Technology has signed an agreement with Italian-based Manta Aircraft this week, to develop
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Skyports to develop network of vertiports in Ras Al Khaimah region, with first air taxi operations planned for 2027
Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA), Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) and Skyports Infrastructure are set to introduce
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EHang 216‑S, ‑L and ‑F AAVs “Complete UAE Demonstration Flights in Abu Dhabi”
EHang announced this week its three different Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) eVTOLs have set a new milestone with the successful
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EHang Signs Trilateral MOU Agreement with ADIO and MLG at DRIFTx Event “to Develop eVTOL Operations in Abu Dhabi and Beyond”
EHang announced over the weekend (April 28th) at the DRIFTx Event in Abu Dhabi that the Company has signed a
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Joby Collaborates with Abu Dhabi “to Establish Electric Air Taxi Ecosystem”
Joby Aviation announced this week, it has signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Abu Dhabi Department of
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Abu Dhabi: Archer Signs Framework Agreement at DRIFTx Mobility Event “For Multi-Hundred-Million Dollars”
Archer Aviation announced today it has signed “a framework agreement” at the Abu Dhabi DRIFTx Mobility event “for multi-hundreds of
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PAL‑V confirms 100-strong order with Aviterra for its Liberty Flying Car to take flight in the EMEA region
Dubai-based Aviterra has confirmed a deal with PAL‑V to bring flying cars to the Middle East and Africa. The agreement
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Archer and Falcon Aviation to develop vertiport network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for launch of eVTOL operations in 2025
Archer has selected Falcon Aviation, a prominent Aviation Services Operator in the UAE, as its vertiport infrastructure partner for critical
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INTERVIEW: Duncan Walker of Skyports Infrastructure gives exciting update on company’s role ahead of air taxi launch in Dubai
In February, Skyports and Joby Aviation confirmed it would be launching air taxi operations in Dubai by 2026. The news
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Saudi Arabia AAM Initiative to Provide “Safe and Most Developed Air Mobility in Middle East”
The ambition of Saudi Arabia to become the epicentre and leader of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) revolution is once
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Odys Aviation, Aramex Announce Collaboration to Develop Cargo Operations in UAE and Oman
Odys Aviation, a manufacturer of VTOL Aircraft, and Aramex, a provider of express delivery and logistics services to the Middle
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EHang becomes latest company to expand operations to the UAE and inks deal with Wings Logistics Hub for up to 100 eVTOL aircraft
EHang is extending its operations to the United Arab Emirates, after announcing it has joined the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle
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