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Archer Is Set To Debut It’s Midnight Electric Air Taxi At The Dubai Air Show

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Additionally, Archer founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, is set to deliver a keynote address as part of the show’s opening ceremony unveiling Archer’s plans to bring electric air taxis to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2026.

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  • Additionally, Archer founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, is set to deliver a keynote address as part of the show’s opening ceremony unveiling Archer’s plans to bring electric air taxis to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2026.
  • Archer will also have a presence in Mubadala Investment Company’s booth, reflecting the two companies’ long-standing relationship.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231106955357/en/
    Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft will be on display the 2023 Dubai Air Show in the AAM Pavilion.
  • Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

EQS-News: Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED): In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED): In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City

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  • Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED): In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City
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  • In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City
    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 October 2023: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster has launched at Masdar City, which was endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
  • His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said: “Abu Dhabi is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in advancing technology and commercialisation within the smart and autonomous vehicles sector.
  • These include the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Integrated Transport Centre and Abu Dhabi Maritime.

Archer & Abu Dhabi Investment Office Announce Plan to Launch Archer’s All-Electric Air Taxi Service Across the UAE

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Archer is seeking to work with its global manufacturing partner Stellantis, as well as local partners in the UAE, to build out its aircraft manufacturing capabilities and its Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.

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  • Archer is seeking to work with its global manufacturing partner Stellantis, as well as local partners in the UAE, to build out its aircraft manufacturing capabilities and its Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.
  • Archer plans to partner closely with ADIO and the Department of Economic Development to bring manufacturing and operations for our air taxis to the region.
  • Today, Archer signed MOUs with Falcon Aviation who will operate its air taxis across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as GAL-AMMROC who will provide MRO support for Archer’s eVTOL aircraft.
  • Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

Aireon, GCAA to explore use of space-based ADS-B to improve safety and efficiency in UAE airspace

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.

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  • Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.
  • "The GCAA is always committed to modernize its aviation infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of safety and service delivery in the UAE's airspace.
  • The memorandum of understanding signifies our commitment to working collaboratively with Aireon to explore ways to incorporate innovative technology solutions into our operations.
  • We are confident that this partnership will help us identify areas to improve our services and enhance our capabilities," said Ahmed Al Jallaf, Assistant Director General ANS, GCAA.

Aireon, GCAA to explore use of space-based ADS-B to improve safety and efficiency in UAE airspace

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.

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  • Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.
  • "The GCAA is always committed to modernize its aviation infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of safety and service delivery in the UAE's airspace.
  • The memorandum of understanding signifies our commitment to working collaboratively with Aireon to explore ways to incorporate innovative technology solutions into our operations.
  • We are confident that this partnership will help us identify areas to improve our services and enhance our capabilities," said Ahmed Al Jallaf, Assistant Director General ANS, GCAA.

EHang Receives Pre-order for 60 Units of Passenger-grade AAVs from AEROTREE, Malaysia’s Leading Aviation Company, under Strategic Partnership

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

(AEROTREE), a subsidiary of Malaysias leading aviation company AEROTREE Group, to jointly develop urban air mobility (UAM) business, including Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and training, in Malaysia.

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  • (AEROTREE), a subsidiary of Malaysias leading aviation company AEROTREE Group, to jointly develop urban air mobility (UAM) business, including Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and training, in Malaysia.
  • Prior to it, AEROTREE has purchased one unit of the EH216-S AAV from EHang.
  • Dato Halim Bin Othman, Managing Director of AEROTREE Group, said, We are very excited about our strategic partnership with EHang to introduce the worlds leading safe, sustainable and autonomous aerial vehicles to the Malaysian market.
  • Leveraging our full spectrum of capabilities and partnerships that span from MRO to training, we eagerly anticipate using EHang AAVs for Malaysias UAM projects and civil aviation.

UVL Robotics launched the first in the Middle East service of daily drone-based parcels delivery

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

MOSCOW, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US-based company with the presence in Oman, UVL Robotics, launched the first in the Middle East service of day-to-day parcels delivery based on drones.

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  • MOSCOW, Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- US-based company with the presence in Oman, UVL Robotics, launched the first in the Middle East service of day-to-day parcels delivery based on drones.
  • Previously, the UVL Robotics team obtained all official permits from the Civil Aviation Authority for BVLOS in the Sultanate of Oman.
  • The UVL Robotics team is confident in its success and in the fact that daily drone-based delivery will become an integral part of the global delivery ecosystem", said Eugene Grankin, CEO of UVL Robotics.
  • The partners of the project are the major players of the Middle East market: last mile delivery companies and e-commerce firms.

A Step Change in International Aviation: Israel Certifies Unmanned Aircraft System for Integration in Civilian Airspace

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022

The Ministry adopts an innovative approach responding to the challenges presented and opportunities enabled by technological developments in Israel and around the world.

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  • The Ministry adopts an innovative approach responding to the challenges presented and opportunities enabled by technological developments in Israel and around the world.
  • The receipt of the Type Certificate from the CAAI completes the compliance of Elbit Systems' Hermes Starliner UAS with the NATO standardization for approving UAS for integration in civilian unsegregated airspace.
  • For safety reasons, international aviation regulations prohibit uncertified aircraft from flying in civilian airspace, limiting the operation of UAS' to unsegregated airspace, until now.
  • Head of the CAAI, Joel Feldschuh: "We are proud to issue the Type Certificate to the Hermes Starliner UAS, approving it to fly in civilian airspace as any other civil aircraft.

Totara announces winners of the coveted 2021 Totara Partner Awards

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --These awards recognize the top regional Totara Partners of the year across the Totara Partner network, along with the Partner of the Year based on a combination of sales, marketing efforts and collaboration with Totara .

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --These awards recognize the top regional Totara Partners of the year across the Totara Partner network, along with the Partner of the Year based on a combination of sales, marketing efforts and collaboration with Totara .
  • Richard Wyles, CEO of Totara, said: "The Totara Awards showcase the power and versatility of the Totara platform.
  • UK Top Seller Cortexa became a Totara Partner in 2017, and has since delivered numerous Totara solutions for organizations including The Builders Merchants Foundation, Glen Dimplex and Timber Trade Federation.
  • The Totara Project Awards, given to the Totara Partner and customer with the best implementation in each sector, will be announced in spring 2022.

Dubai to Organise Global Investment in Aviation Summit in January 2020

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of UAE has announced that the second edition of Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS) 2020, themed Enabling Global Aviation Growth through Fund Raising and Key Partnerships will be held in Dubai from January 27-29.

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  • The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of UAE has announced that the second edition of Global Investment in Aviation Summit (GIAS) 2020, themed Enabling Global Aviation Growth through Fund Raising and Key Partnerships will be held in Dubai from January 27-29.
  • While disclosing the details of the summit Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the GCAA, highlighted the UAEs remarkable position in the international and regional aviation industry.
  • Crucial projects and investment opportunities in the international civil aviation sector are expected to be unveiled at the event.
  • Global Investment in Aviation Summit was launched in 2018 to establish a socioeconomic sustainable civil aviation system.