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Abu Dhabi Airports inks eVTOL deal with French group
Abu Dhabi Airports has signed an agreement with French engineering firm Groupe ADP to explore the potential of Advanced Air Mobility in Abu Dhabi, a new concept of air transportation which uses eVTOL aircraft to move people and cargo.
Abu Dhabi Airports has signed a MoU with leading French engineering and operations firm Groupe ADP.
The deal is aimed at exploring the potential of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Abu Dhabi, a new concept of air transportation which uses electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to move people and cargo, said Abu Dhabi Airports in a statement.
The strategic partnership was signed at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022 between Jamal Salem Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, and Philippe Martinet, Managing Director of Groupe ADP Airport Services, in the presence of Nader Al Hammadi, member of the board at Abu Dhabi Airports.
Under the terms of the agreement, Abu Dhabi Airports and Groupe ADP will engage in joint planning, design, development, and operation of ground infrastructure for AAM in Abu Dhabi, following engagement with stakeholders, a feasibility study and market assessment to develop the industry roadmap.
Al Dhaheri said: "We are excited to partner with industry-leading Groupe ADP to explore the potential of introducing AAM to Abu Dhabi. This agreement is a testament to our commitment to lead the way by collaborating with our partners to deliver innovation and technology that drives efficiency, convenience and most importantly, sustainability."
Martinet said the French group was delighted to enter into this partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports to collaborate on building the AAM roadmap and accelerating the development of the necessary infrastructure in Abu Dhabi.
"With our extensive experience, we will be supporting Abu Dhabi Airports in laying the ground for AAM service implementation in Abu Dhabi. We look forward to supporting Abu Dhabi Airports with their long-term strategy in innovation and sustainability," he added.-TradeArabia News Service