The UAE is taking a major step towards shaping the future of aviation, with Al Ain positioned to become a global hub for advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions under a new strategic partnership.
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the design, manufacturing, and deployment of next-generation air mobility systems.
The agreement, signed under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council and in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, aims to strengthen the emirate’s role in developing innovative and sustainable aviation technologies.
The partnership will focus on building critical infrastructure, expanding technical expertise, and strengthening international cooperation to support safe and efficient operations of emerging aircraft technologies.
As part of the initiative, the three entities will work on developing State of Design and State of Manufacture documentation, along with technical standards to support certification and regulation of advanced aircraft such as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and electric conventional take-off and landing (eCTOL) systems.
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, said the UAE continues to lead globally in aviation safety and regulation, adding that the partnership will strengthen the country’s ability to certify next-generation aircraft technologies.
Badr Al-Olama, Director-General of ADIO, described advanced air mobility as a key pillar of sustainable innovation, saying Al Ain’s growing ecosystem will help establish a world-class centre for testing, design and manufacturing.
Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi Mobility, said the collaboration would create a strong regulatory and operational framework to integrate advanced air mobility into Abu Dhabi’s transport system.
The initiative aligns with Abu Dhabi’s wider Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries cluster, aimed at developing cutting-edge mobility and robotics solutions across land, sea and air.
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