AIRTAXI World Congress to unite generation air mobility in Dubai

The fifth annual AIRTAXI World Congress (ATWC) opens in Dubai, October 7- 10th at the Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre.

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Introducing OEMs of clean-tech aircraft, and start-up operators planning to fly them, to prospective buyers, investors and regulators, this event will celebrate the redefining of commercial air transport in a region widely recognised as one of the ‘first movers.’

The Congress includes an event ‘within an event’ on October 10 – a Showcase, where it will host a selection of eVTOLs, STOLs, Drones, and Next Gen aircraft at The Air Chateau Dubai Helipark, adjacent to Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport.  The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority recently issued Air Chateau with certification to develop new vertiports and heliports to support regional air services in the UAE. The company also pledged to acquire 100 Archer Midnight eVTOLs, plus 10 eVTOLs from Crisalion Mobility.

“We are looking forward to welcoming up to 1,000 delegates from all the over the world in October,” stated AIRTAXI World Congress President Mike Howarth, emphasising its unique formula is all about conducting business and spurring on the rapid development of this emerging industry.

ATWC will include several fireside chats with Next Gen OEMs, complemented by workshops focusing on the critical role of regulators; airlines and airports planning future route network strategies together; plus the needs / and future role of handling agents and infrastructure specialists.

Notable international and Middle East participants to date include the US FAA; Electra.aero; Rolls-Royce; Volocopter; Lilium; AENA; Bristow Group; Korea Airports Corporation; United Airlines; Edmonton International and Houston Airports; SKYTRAC; InterGlobe, FlyNAS and Honeywell.

The event commences with a high-level summit, sessions will include:

•           Airports of Tomorrow: Pioneering AAM Integration

•           Airlines & Operators: The New Reality

•           Regional Air Mobility vs Urban Air Mobility

•           Heavy Cargo Drones and Delivery Services as a New Market

•           USA, China, UK, and Portugal Markets

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