UAE’s first vertiport gets green light for operations

United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has granted operational approval for the country’s first vertiport. The port is a specific area that facilitates the landing and take-off of eVTOL aircraft during flight operations.

The announcement was made during the “Drift X” event



held at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, April 25.

This approval by the GCAA marks a significant milestone in the UAE’s pursuit of innovative transportation solutions and underscores its commitment to advancing autonomous technologies in the transport industry, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.