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Dubai VDX approved as world\'s first commercial eVTOL dedicated vertiport

Dubai\'s VDX has received regulatory certification as the world\'s first commercial eVTOL-dedicated vertiport, marking a move into readiness for commercial operations. Electrek reported that the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority certified the Skyports Infrastructure-developed site. Skyports said VDX will be a core transfer hub for Dubai\'s air taxi network, with 2 pads, high-power DC fast charging, 3,100 square metres of area and capacity for up to 170,000 people a year.

Industry

Heart Aerospace flies battery-electric X1 prototype as United Airlines, Air Canada show interest

Heart Aerospace has completed the first flight of its battery-electric X1 prototype. The aircraft took off from Plattsburgh International Airport in upstate New York and flew for 27 minutes, reaching 1,100 feet, using only battery power. The company said the flight, including takeoff and landing, cost less than $5 in electricity. Heart plans to develop the 30-seat hybrid ES-30, targeting service entry in 2031.

Mobility

Boeing sells three air taxi startups to Archer Aviation

Boeing is selling three electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) subsidiaries to Archer Aviation and will also take an equity stake in Archer. The assets include Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu. Boeing and Archer will share technology, while Boeing will retain access to Wisk’s autonomous flight system for commercial and defence projects. Archer plans to begin pilot air taxi services before year-end in New York, Texas and Florida.