en.Wedoany.com Reported - Abu Dhabi is advancing the development of an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem, encompassing system design, manufacturing, and operations, aiming to solidify its position as a global hub for innovation and future industries. This initiative is part of the emirate's broader strategy to drive a knowledge-based economy and reduce reliance on traditional sectors by investing in technologies expected to transform transportation, logistics, and urban mobility in the coming decades.
Advanced Air Mobility includes electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, autonomous aerial vehicles, urban air taxis, and smart cargo solutions. Abu Dhabi's goal is not only to adopt these technologies but also to develop and manufacture them locally. This strategy marks a shift from importing technology to indigenous research and development within the UAE, with authorities supporting startups, attracting international companies, and encouraging research centers to develop solutions in smart aviation and autonomous systems. The sector is expected to create jobs in engineering, software development, artificial intelligence, data analysis, operations, and maintenance, while promoting local manufacturing and attracting investment.
As part of this strategy, the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council facilitated a cooperation agreement between the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility). Witnessed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Saeed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, the agreement focuses on establishing certification standards, regulatory frameworks, and operational capabilities for next-generation aviation technologies, including electric aircraft. A dedicated center will be established in Al Ain, focusing on design certification, operational testing, and infrastructure development, while also supporting talent cultivation and international cooperation to assist in testing and safely deploying advanced air mobility solutions.
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Civil Aviation Authority, stated that this partnership will consolidate the UAE's leadership in aviation regulation and prepare for next-generation air mobility technologies. Badr Salim Sultan Al Olama, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, noted that Abu Dhabi possesses the resources and capabilities needed to become a regional and global leader in this field. Dr. Abdullah Hamad Al Ghafli, Acting Director General of the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), considered the agreement a crucial step towards making the emirate a center for the certification, design, and manufacturing of advanced air mobility technologies. The initiative is part of the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries Cluster, which aims to attract global companies and innovators to develop and commercialize future transportation technologies across air, land, and sea domains.
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