UAE approves design of first hybrid heliport

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Wednesday, April 23, approved the design of the country’s first hybrid heliport, to be located at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port This milestone is part of the Abu Dhabi Air Taxi project, which aims to revolutionise urban mobility in the emirate.

This first site was chosen due to its location at



the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port, which is a leading hub for regional cruise industry, welcoming more than 650,000 visitors every year.

Developed in partnership with AD Ports Group, Falcon Aviation Services, and Archer Aviation, the hybrid heliport will accommodate both traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft