Riyadh to Dubai in 30 Minutes: Flying Car Network Set to Launch in 2025
In an exciting collaboration between Falcon Aviation and Archer, a flying car network between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is on the horizon for 2025. The partnership will see the development of vertiports at Falcon Heliport in Dubai and the Marina Mall heliport in Abu Dhabi’s Corniche.
Reducing Travel Time and Avoiding Traffic Congestion
The goal of this collaboration is to launch a passenger service using Archer’s Midnight flying car to connect these vertiports, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities. With driving often exceeding two hours in peak traffic, this service aims to benefit residents, commuters, tourists, and government planners seeking efficiency and affordability.
Paving the Way for Urban Air Mobility
Archer’s founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein, highlighted the importance of partnerships with established operators like Falcon Aviation and support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office in establishing their regional presence. The introduction of the Midnight aircraft to the UAE is a significant step toward becoming a global leader in urban air mobility.
Strategic Expansion in the UAE
The collaboration between Falcon Aviation and Archer is a pivotal component of Archer’s strategic expansion, with the UAE positioned to become its inaugural international launch market next year. The memorandum of understanding signed between the firms last year paves the way for Falcon Aviation to operate scores of Midnight flying cars.
Rapid Progress and Future Plans
Archer’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nikhil Goel, expressed pride in the rapid progress made in the UAE, with plans to operate between Dubai and Abu Dhabi by 2025. The announcement of vertiport infrastructure at both ends of the commuter journey underscores the commitment to revolutionizing transportation in the region.