{"id":38139,"date":"2025-06-29T06:23:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T02:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/?p=38139"},"modified":"2025-06-29T06:33:19","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T02:33:19","slug":"evtol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/blog\/evtol\/","title":{"rendered":"Air-Taxi Vertiports and eVTOL Licensing: Get Your Business Ready for Dubai\u2019s 2026 Urban Air Mobility Network"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The world\u2019s first large-scale air taxi service is preparing for take-off\u2014right here in the UAE. With Dubai\u2019s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) targeting a 2026 launch for its aerial mobility network and Abu Dhabi not far behind, a once-futuristic concept is fast becoming a reality.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) will soon zip across urban skylines, linking airports to downtown districts and beachfronts in minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For businesses, this is more than a headline-grabbing innovation. It\u2019s a rare opportunity to become part of a new transport economy from day one\u2014whether in operating aircraft, building vertiports, supplying support systems, or <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-643.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">investing<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in local manufacturing. But with exclusive operating agreements, new regulations, and high compliance standards, being early isn\u2019t enough\u2014you need to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be prepared<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s explore everything you need to know to position your business for success in the UAE\u2019s air-taxi and eVTOL landscape.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=index.html#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #424242;color:#424242\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #424242;color:#424242\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=index-644.html#A_New_Era_of_Transport_Is_Taking_Flight\" >A New Era of Transport Is Taking Flight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=index-644.html#Whats_Happening_Now_Across_the_Emirates\" >What\u2019s Happening Now Across the Emirates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=index-644.html#Licensing_and_Regulatory_Pathways_You_Need_to_Know\" >Licensing and Regulatory Pathways You Need to Know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=index-644.html#Business_Opportunities_in_the_UAEs_Air_Mobility_Ecosystem\" >Business Opportunities in the UAE\u2019s Air Mobility Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=index-644.html#Whats_Coming_Next_From_Pilot_Flights_to_Mass_Adoption\" >What\u2019s Coming Next: From Pilot Flights to Mass Adoption<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=index-644.html#How_to_Position_Your_Business_Now\" >How to Position Your Business Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=index-644.html#The_Sky_Is_Open_for_Business\" >The Sky Is Open for Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Era_of_Transport_Is_Taking_Flight\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A New Era of Transport Is Taking Flight<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dubai and Abu Dhabi are among the first cities in the world to build an <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-645.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Urban Air Mobility (UAM)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> network with fully electric air taxis. Unlike helicopters, eVTOLs are quieter, cleaner, and designed for frequent short-range trips between city hubs. Most feature multiple rotors for vertical lift, battery-powered electric motors, and semi- or fully autonomous flight systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dubai\u2019s air-taxi strategy aligns with its 2030 Self-Driving Transport goal, targeting 25% of all trips to be autonomous, and positions the UAE as a testbed for global aviation innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For investors, entrepreneurs, and aerospace suppliers, it\u2019s an opportunity to join a market before it scales, with government support and regulatory certainty already in place.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Happening_Now_Across_the_Emirates\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s Happening Now Across the Emirates<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dubai\u2019s Air Taxi Network Takes Shape<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In early 2024, the RTA announced a landmark <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-646.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">business partnership<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-647.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Joby Aviation<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a US-based company, and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-648.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Skyports Infrastructure<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, a UK-based company.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Joby will supply and operate a fleet of five-seat eVTOL aircraft (one pilot, four passengers), while Skyports will build and manage the city\u2019s first four vertiports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The initial stations\u2014located at Dubai International Airport, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Palm Jumeirah\u2014<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are strategically connected<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to high-traffic business, leisure, and residential zones. The RTA confirmed that these vertiports will be linked to metro stations and key road transit points to support multimodal commuting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This public-private partnership comes with exclusive rights: Joby and Skyports have a six-year head start in Dubai. <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For businesses aiming to participate, this means aligning with the existing consortium\u2014whether as subcontractors, infrastructure vendors, or technology partners\u2014is key.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s Vision for Aerial Mobility<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not to be outdone, Abu Dhabi is building a parallel ecosystem.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-649.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, in collaboration with Archer Aviation, is launching its own eVTOL initiative, partnering with local entities such as Falcon Aviation, Etihad Aviation Training, and Abu Dhabi Airports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The capital\u2019s first vertiport\u2014a hybrid conversion of the existing heliport at Zayed Port\u2019s cruise terminal\u2014was approved by the <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-650.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">UAE\u2019s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in early 2025. This fast-tracked hub will serve as the launchpad for early operations, potentially before the end of 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Abu Dhabi\u2019s approach is more decentralised, aiming to build a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">full<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> value chain across operations, manufacturing, and training. <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That spells an opportunity for new players willing to contribute specialised skills, technology, or investment.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38145\" src=index-651.html alt=\"Planes At Airport\" width=\"1970\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-1.jpg 1970w, https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-1-1280x845.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-1-980x647.jpg 980w, https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-1-480x317.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1970px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licensing_and_Regulatory_Pathways_You_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Licensing and Regulatory Pathways You Need to Know<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The UAE has emerged as a global leader in regulatory readiness for eVTOLs. <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Businesses must engage early with the correct authorities to navigate airworthiness certification, vertiport design approvals, and operator licensing.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Build a Certified Vertiport in the UAE<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2022, the GCAA became the first aviation authority in the world to publish a dedicated vertiport regulation.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> This document outlines the requirements for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Physical layout and landing zone standards<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Firefighting and battery safety systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Integration with air traffic control (ATC)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Passenger screening and access control<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Charging infrastructure for electric aircraft<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dubai\u2019s vertiports\u2014now in the design and approval phase\u2014are reviewed by the GCAA, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), and Dubai Air Navigation Services (DANS). In Abu Dhabi, similar oversight <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is provided<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by the GCAA and <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-652.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Global Air Navigation Services (GANS)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Developers must submit architectural, operational, and safety plans to receive a vertiport certificate.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Getting Your eVTOL Aircraft Approved<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Any eVTOL flying in the UAE must be certified for airworthiness.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The GCAA <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is expected<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to validate approvals from major regulators, such as the <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-653.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">FAA (USA)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> or <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-654.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EASA (Europe)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, with possible climate-specific adaptations for the UAE\u2019s heat and dust conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Key steps include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Type certification (usually through FAA\/EASA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GCAA validation of type certificate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Registration of aircraft in the UAE<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Issuance of certificate of airworthiness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Companies planning to import or operate eVTOLs should initiate dialogue with the GCAA early and budget for additional testing or modifications as required.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Launching an Air Taxi Operation<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To operate eVTOL services commercially, businesses must obtain an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the GCAA. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> involves:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Establishing a UAE-based entity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meeting safety and maintenance standards<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Employing qualified flight crews (or remote pilots, pending regulation)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Demonstrating financial and operational readiness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dubai\u2019s RTA has given Joby exclusive operating rights through 2030, but other Emirates (including Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah) remain open to new entrants. Cargo eVTOL operations or niche tourism routes may also offer entry points outside exclusive passenger zones.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Opportunities_in_the_UAEs_Air_Mobility_Ecosystem\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Business Opportunities in the UAE\u2019s Air Mobility Ecosystem<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From infrastructure to innovation, the UAE\u2019s UAM sector is open to businesses that can add value to a complex, safety-critical network.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vertiport Infrastructure and Real Estate<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Property developers, construction firms, and parking operators are exploring vertiport retrofits\u2014<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">particularly on rooftops of malls, hotels, or multistorey carparks.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Skyports, for example, has already partnered with UAE parking operator Parkin for joint development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Future expansion could include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dedicated resort or theme park vertiports<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Real estate projects with integrated aerial transit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Inter-city vertiports for long-range eVTOLs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Developers must align with GCAA specifications and local planning authorities for airspace compatibility.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Supporting the Air Taxi Supply Chain<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Businesses can supply essential support systems such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High-speed charging stations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aircraft battery maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ground handling and turnaround services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Safety systems for passenger terminals<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With limited local expertise in eVTOL maintenance, service providers with experience in aviation or electric vehicle systems are well-positioned to enter the market.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Becoming a Service Operator or Innovator<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">While passenger services in Dubai are off-limits until 2030, there are several untapped niches:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tourism flights in less congested airspace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Drone cargo deliveries under experimental licences<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Emergency medical or VIP charter services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The <a href=index-655.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UAE\u2019s RegLab<\/a> offers temporary licences for experimental projects. If your business model involves innovation, this could be your entry path into early-stage testing.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38146\" src=index-656.html alt=\"Airport And Planes\" width=\"1970\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-2.jpg 1970w, https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-2-1280x845.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-2-980x647.jpg 980w, https:\/\/virtuzone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/eVTOL-2-480x317.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1970px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_Coming_Next_From_Pilot_Flights_to_Mass_Adoption\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s Coming Next: From Pilot Flights to Mass Adoption<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2025\u20132026: From Showcase to Service<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By late 2025, expect public demo flights and controlled launch operations between Dubai\u2019s key hubs.<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Abu Dhabi is targeting a similar timeline, with early routes linking <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-657.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zayed Port<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to city attractions or the airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Commercial services will initially operate with human pilots on board, subject to strict weather limitations, and prioritise premium convenience for airport transfers and business travel.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2027\u20132030: Expansion and Autonomy<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As infrastructure matures and battery technology improves, services will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scale to more routes and cities<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Introduce additional fleet types<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Begin testing autonomous flight corridors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Integrate with wider transport systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dubai\u2019s exclusivity agreements <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are set<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to expire in 2030, likely opening the door to new entrants and competitive services.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Position_Your_Business_Now\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to Position Your Business Now<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you\u2019re looking to enter the UAM space in the UAE, here\u2019s where to start:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Engage with regulators:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Attend GCAA workshops or RTA consultations to stay informed and informed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Align with partners:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Determine whether your business aligns with Joby, Skyports, Archer, or local operators such as <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-658.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Falcon Aviation<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Build a local presence:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Obtaining a UAE<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=index-659.html target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> trade licence<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and establishing local operations will strengthen your credibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pursue RegLab opportunities:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Propose an innovative test project with societal or sustainability benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Being early is no guarantee\u2014but being prepared, connected, and compliant will make all the difference.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sky_Is_Open_for_Business\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Sky Is Open for Business<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The UAE isn\u2019t waiting for the rest of the world to catch up\u2014<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">it\u2019s building the future of transport now.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> With its forward-thinking regulators, committed infrastructure investments, and global partnerships, the country is set to lead the eVTOL revolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For those ready to think bigger than roads, this is your call to action. 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