Middle East: Abu Dhabi Airports Continues Collaboration with Groupe ADP “to Boost AAM Infrastructure in UAE”
Abu Dhabi Airports and Groupe ADP have extended their collaboration to develop Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure in the UAE, reports a press release. This partnership boost is to focus on the operation of ground infrastructure for AAM services in Abu Dhabi.
The release explains, “Building on the agreement signed at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022, which focused on collaborative planning and development, the decision follows extensive stakeholder engagement, feasibility studies, and market assessments conducted by Abu Dhabi Airports to establish a clear roadmap for the realisation of AAM capabilities within the emirate.”
The collaboration extension was marked by the attendance of representatives from Abu Dhabi Airports’ executive team at the inauguration of Groupe ADP’s vertiport in Saint-Cyr Paris, France, and its eVTOL Volocity trial flight during the recent Olympic Games.
Elena Sorlini
Elena Sorlini, MD and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, commented, “We are committed to playing a pivotal role in bringing the transformative potential of Advanced Air Mobility to our region. This innovative system, integrating cutting-edge flight technologies with sustainable aircraft designs, aligns with our vision for a more efficient, convenient, connected and sustainable future for air transport.”
She continued, “The collaboration with Groupe ADP, leveraging its globally recognised expertise in airport infrastructure and operations, will be instrumental in realising this vision and reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s position as a global aviation leader.”
Xavier Hurstel, Deputy CEO of ADP International, added, “We are confident that our combined expertise will establish a global benchmark for this transformative technology.”
For more information
https://www.mediaoffice.abudhabi/en/topic/abu-dhabi-airports-company
https://www.parisaeroport.fr/en/homepage-group
(Top image: Volocity flight trial during Paris Olympics)
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