As Dubai expands its urban air mobility plans, electric aircraft startup Eve Holding, owned by Brazilian plane maker Embraer, and UAE-based charter flight operator Falcon Aviation Services have signed a memorandum of intent for up to 35 flying taxis. The alliance will launch the first eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and lift) tourist flights from the Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, with deliveries slated to begin in 2026, Embraer said in a statement on 7th June.
“The launch of this concept fully aligns with the Smart Dubai vision and will contribute to positioning Dubai as a global leader in sustainable urban air mobility transportation,” Ramandeep Oberoi, chief operating officer of Falcon, said. “We are thrilled about partnering with Falcon and having the immense opportunity to enable the future urban mobility in the United Arab Emirates and launch eVTOL flights in Dubai. This is a massive challenge for both companies, which will help to position Dubai as a leader in the urban air mobility market. Eve’s global experience, which spans different regions across the globe, will surely benefit the achievement of this project” said EVE co-CEO Andre Stein.
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