Abu Dhabi set to launch air taxi services by 2026 with new hybrid heliport

I toured United's new flying taxi. It's flashy and futuristic, but I'm not sold.

I toured United's futuristic electric flying taxi it plans to use to shuttle people around New York City. I'm cautiously optimistic.Julia Hornstein/BII was among the first to see United and Archer's new futuristic air taxi called Midnight.The Jetsons-like transport will shuttle people between Manhattan and nearby airports.Midnight is a helicopter-airplane hybrid, but it's quieter, electric, and priced at an Uber Black.A new taxi is coming to tow…

Abu Dhabi set to launch air taxi services by 2026 with new hybrid heliport

The United Arab Emirates has taken a significant leap toward integrating air taxis into its transport network, with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) granting design approval for the country’s first hybrid heliport. The facility, to be constructed at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, will cater to both traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Announced on Wednesday, the hybrid heli…

UAE GCAA Grants Design Acceptance for World’s First Hybrid Heliport at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port

In a significant move for the global aviation industry, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted a Design Acceptance for the country’s first hybrid Heliport at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, as part of the visionary Abu Dhabi Air Taxi project. Developed in strategic collaboration with AD Ports Group, Falcon Aviation Services and Archer Aviation, the hybrid Heliport represents a transformative step toward integrat…

Apparently, there is a NYC air taxi service in the works that will take you to the airport in five minutes

Archer and United Airlines will soon launch the all-electric air taxi service Midnight aircraft.

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) Shares Lift Off as UAE Approves Hybrid Heliport Design

Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) stock jumped more than 6% on Thursday after the company secured approval for the design of the UAE’s first

UAE: Archer Aviation gets approval for first hybrid heliport

The GCAA has become the first aviation authority worldwide to draft regulatory standards for hybrid heliports The post Abu Dhabi: Archer secures approval for first hybrid heliport appeared first on Gulf Business.