Abu Dhabi, November 10, 2025: In collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIO) and General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). and Abu Dhabi Airports (ADA) have launched the first vertiport network to support the implementation of advanced air mobility across the emirate. This initiative marks a significant milestone in Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in smart and sustainable mobility.
The initiative is part of the Smart Autonomous Vehicle Industry (SAVI) cluster’s strategy to support Abu Dhabi’s innovation-led economic diversification by introducing cutting-edge technologies, including advanced and sustainable air mobility solutions. The planned vertiport infrastructure will enable electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to operate efficiently across Abu Dhabi’s strategic hubs, facilitating seamless low-emission travel, improving connectivity and strengthening the emirate as a global pioneer in advanced urban mobility.
The network will consist of more than 10 state-of-the-art vertiports integrated into Abu Dhabi’s broader transport system. Zayed International Airport and Al Bateen Executive Airport have been confirmed as key locations within the wider network, with further locations and intercity routes to be announced in the next stages. Abu Dhabi Airports has been selected as the anchor investor and will serve as the main delivery partner. Meanwhile, the Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility) and GCAA are contributing to the development and operation of Abu Dhabi’s Vertiport network within a clear regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of safety, performance and integration, and enabling seamless collaboration with Abu Dhabi’s airspace and wider transport system, while ensuring financial sustainability.
The network connects major urban, business and tourism hubs such as Zayed International Airport, Al Bateen Executive Airport and Yas Island to Saadiyat and Abu Dhabi islands, enabling fast, clean and efficient air transport across the emirate. Each vertiport will be fully integrated into Abu Dhabi’s broader transport system, featuring ground transport and digital infrastructure, ensuring seamless multimodal connectivity through the Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility)’s smart system and Abu Dhabi Airports’ network.
His Excellency Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the GCAA, said: “This action in Abu Dhabi builds on the General Civil Aviation Authority’s continued efforts to align the country’s aviation infrastructure with the UAE’s strategic vision of implementing an advanced and sustainable air mobility ecosystem. In line with its regulatory and legislative mandate, the GCAA has developed a modern regulatory framework that enables the integration of eVTOL aircraft into civil aviation.” It will also facilitate the adaptation of existing helipads as part of a comprehensive infrastructure that supports advanced air mobility solutions.
“What we are witnessing today is the beginning of a new era that reflects a qualitative leap forward in aviation infrastructure and reaffirms the UAE’s commitment to leading the global transition to smarter and more sustainable mobility. GCAA will continue to lead this transformation by working with our partners to foster a flexible and forward-looking regulatory environment that positions the UAE to be the first country in the world to operate advanced air mobility systems at scale.”
His Excellency Badr Al-Olama, Executive Director of ADIO, said: “This strategic initiative puts Abu Dhabi at the forefront of next-generation mobility and demonstrates the power of partnership between the Abu Dhabi government and the private sector to accelerate the industries of the future. By integrating eVTOL infrastructure into our transport systems and anchoring this initiative as part of the SAVI cluster, we will accelerate the deployment of smart, advanced mobility solutions, while at the same time building on the emirate’s position as a leader in industries that will define the future.
“The launch of Abu Dhabi’s Vertiport network marks a strategic step forward in building a future-proof transport system that integrates advanced air mobility solutions. Incorporating this system into the emirate’s infrastructure will support increased connectivity, operational efficiency and low-emission mobility, improving quality of life and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s leadership in advanced air mobility.”
Dr. Abdullah Hamad Alghferi, Acting Executive Director of the Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility), said: “The development of Abu Dhabi’s vertiport network is an important milestone in shaping the future of urban mobility. As the regulatory and strategic authority for integrated transport in the emirate, the Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility) is ensuring that advanced air mobility is embedded within a clear governance and operational framework that promotes safety and efficiency.” This initiative reflects Abu Dhabi’s forward-looking vision for next-generation transport and strengthens its global position as a leader in smart and sustainable mobility. ”
Elena Sorlini, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Airports, said: “As the anchor delivery partner of Abu Dhabi’s Vertiport network, Abu Dhabi Airports will play a key role in shaping the infrastructure, operations and commercial readiness for advanced air mobility in the emirate. This partnership reflects our long-term commitment to pioneering the future of aviation through innovation and our important role in integrating next-generation mobility solutions into Abu Dhabi.” Dhabi’s Transport Ecosystem We are proud to collaborate with ADIO and the Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility) under this transformative partnership, which will leverage our collective strengths and solidify Abu Dhabi’s position at the forefront of advanced air mobility. ”