Archer Plans to Launch Electric Air Taxi Flights Across the UAE | eVTOL

American-made electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are coming to the Middle East.

San Jose, California-based eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation on Monday announced its plan to initiate electric air taxi services across the United Arab Emirates, which is expected to be the company’s first international launch market. Partnering with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Archer plans to launch nationwide in 2026.

The agreement was finalized during a signing ceremony this week, where ADIO and regional aviation leaders entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support Archer’s UAE launch. ADIO will provide incentives for the firm to build its first international headquarters and establish manufacturing capabilities in Abu Dhabi.

Archer is partially backed by Mubadala Capital, the asset management subsidiary of Abu…

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