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Time Out Abu Dhabi
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi's first electric flying taxi could be taking off before the end of 2025
Get ready for takeoff. The UAE is inching closer to the flying taxi future we've all been waiting for, with Archer Aviation announcing that trial flights for its all-electric air taxi, Midnight, are set to launch in Abu Dhabi before the end of 2025. That's right, electric aircraft – also known as eVTOLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles) – could soon be zipping above the capital, offering short-hop urban transport that's as green as it is futuristic. Speaking at the Make it in the Emirates Forum, Dr. Talib Alhinai, Archer's General Manager, confirmed the milestone marks a major leap for the UAE's urban air mobility ambitions. Credit: Designed to carry four passengers and a pilot, the Midnight aircraft lifts off and lands like a helicopter but cruises like a plane. With 12 electric motors, a fixed wing and clever engineering that transitions from vertical to horizontal flight in just 45 seconds, this little aircraft packs a serious high-tech punch. Oh, and it's 100 percent electric. Initial test flights will begin in unpopulated areas, gradually expanding into urban airspace as part of a phased rollout. While there's no set date yet for when you'll be able to hail one like a flying Uber, the groundwork is very much in motion. Archer has also opened a new manufacturing hub in Georgia, USA, with a current capacity of 650 aircraft a year and ambitious plans to scale up to 2,400. And yes, a potential UAE-based production facility is in the works too. A framework agreement has already been signed with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to set up a local research centre and explore manufacturing options. From the looks of it, the sky isn't the limit – it's the next commute.
Al Bawaba
06-05-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Abu Dhabi plans flying taxi test flights this summer
Published May 6th, 2025 - 08:49 GMT ALBAWABA – Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is set to begin testing flying taxis this summer. The initiative is a collaboration between Archer Aviation, a publicly traded US company specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Abu Dhabi Aviation, a leading airline based in the UAE capital. Also Read UAE to launch flying taxi trials in 2025 Abu Dhabi says goodbye to traffic jams The city is preparing to say goodbye to heavy traffic jams with the launch of flying taxi test flights scheduled for this the first test will feature the Midnight aircraft, an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle capable of carrying four passengers in addition to a pilot. This quiet, emissions-free flying taxi will be tested this summer as part of efforts by the two companies to determine the timeline for the official launch of the service in the UAE. The Midnight flying taxi is environmentally friendly, featuring a zero-emissions electric engine. ( This innovative transportation solution is expected to significantly reduce travel time across the city—from approximately 60 to 90 minutes down to just 10 to 20 will be able to enjoy a scenic, 20-minute flight from Abu Dhabi to Dubai, bypassing road traffic and taking in aerial views along the Midnight flying taxi is environmentally friendly, featuring a zero-emissions electric engine. According to the company, the cost of a ride will be comparable to that of luxury ground transportation. They emphasized the benefits of the project, which include fuel and time savings, reduced carbon emissions, and overall environmental conservation. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
