Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), in collaboration with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), and Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA), has announced the launch of the first vertiport network to support advanced air mobility in the emirate. This initiative marks a significant step in Abu Dhabi’s leadership in smart and sustainable mobility.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative is part of the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster’s strategy to support Abu Dhabi’s innovation-driven economic diversification by deploying advanced and sustainable air mobility solutions. The planned vertiport infrastructure will enable electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate efficiently across strategic locations in Abu Dhabi, facilitating seamless low-emission travel and reinforcing the emirate as a global pioneer in advanced urban mobility.
The network will comprise more than 10 state-of-the-art vertiports integrated into Abu Dhabi’s wider transport system. Key locations such as Zayed International Airport and Al Bateen Executive Airport have been confirmed, with more sites and routes to be announced in future phases. Abu Dhabi Airports has been selected as the anchor investor and will act as the primary delivery partner, while the Integrated Transport Centre and GCAA will ensure the network’s development and operation adhere to the highest standards of safety and performance.
The vertiport network will connect key urban, business, and tourism hubs, facilitating fast, clean, and efficient air transport across the emirate. Each vertiport will be fully integrated into Abu Dhabi’s transport system, featuring ground transport and digital infrastructure, ensuring seamless multimodal connections.
Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, highlighted the alignment of the nation’s aviation infrastructure with the UAE’s strategic vision of adopting an advanced air mobility ecosystem. Badr Al-Olama, Director-General of ADIO, emphasized the strategic initiative’s role in positioning Abu Dhabi at the forefront of next-generation mobility, accelerating the deployment of smart mobility solutions.
Dr Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre, noted the initiative’s importance in shaping the future of urban mobility, ensuring advanced air mobility is embedded within a governance framework promoting safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, expressed pride in partnering with ADIO and the Integrated Transport Centre to integrate next-generation mobility solutions into Abu Dhabi’s transport ecosystem.