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Archer Aviation Partners With Etihad Aviation Training For eVTOL Pilot Training Operations Based In Abu Dhabi

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måndag, maj 20, 2024

The MOU was announced at the start of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Archer is showcasing its Midnight aircraft for the first time in the country.

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  • The MOU was announced at the start of the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Archer is showcasing its Midnight aircraft for the first time in the country.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240520650352/en/
    The goal of the partnership with Etihad Aviation Training (“Etihad Training”) is to support Archer’s efforts to establish urban aircraft mobility operations across the UAE in coordination with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (“ADIO”), and other local partners, including Falcon Aviation and Air Chateau.
  • Archer has been working with various entities within Abu Dhabi and Dubai to accelerate the operation of its air taxi services across the region.
  • Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

EH216-S Completes UAE’s First Passenger-Carrying Demo Flight, Accompanied by Successful Demo Flights of EH216-L and EH216-F Pilotless eVTOLs in Abu Dhabi

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måndag, maj 6, 2024

Additionally, the EH216-F (for high-rise firefighting) and EH216-L (for aerial logistics) demonstrated their debut flights in the UAE, showcasing a diverse range of UAM use scenarios of pilotless eVTOL aircraft.

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  • Additionally, the EH216-F (for high-rise firefighting) and EH216-L (for aerial logistics) demonstrated their debut flights in the UAE, showcasing a diverse range of UAM use scenarios of pilotless eVTOL aircraft.
  • Mr. Mohamed Al Dhaheri, board member of Multi Level Group (“MLG”), EHang’s local strategic partner, took a ride on the EH216-S.
  • These successful demo flights were applauded by esteemed guests, including Emirati royalty, civil aviation authorities, government officials and representatives of the media.
  • With strong local government support and valued partnerships, EHang is poised to continue leading the change of UAM in the UAE and beyond.”

Joby Partners with Abu Dhabi to Establish Electric Air Taxi Ecosystem

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torsdag, april 25, 2024

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Municipalities and Transport - Abu Dhabi (DMT), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) that lays the groundwork for Joby to establish and scale air taxi services in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

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  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Municipalities and Transport - Abu Dhabi (DMT), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) that lays the groundwork for Joby to establish and scale air taxi services in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240425195449/en/
    departments to establish an electric air taxi ecosystem in the UAE.
  • The agreement also unlocks the potential for inter-emirate air taxi services, for example between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
  • We’re looking forward to delivering a fantastic experience for our future customers in Abu Dhabi and we’re excited to be unlocking the potential for zero-emissions flight between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Joby to Launch Air Taxi Service in UAE

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söndag, februari 11, 2024

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to launch air taxi services in the Emirate by early 2026, with Joby targeting initial operations as early as 2025.

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  • Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to launch air taxi services in the Emirate by early 2026, with Joby targeting initial operations as early as 2025.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240211538091/en/
    Joby’s electric air taxi on display at the World Governments Summit in Dubai.
  • RTA, Skyports and Joby have worked together to identify Dubai International Airport (DXB), Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Dubai Downtown as the launch locations for Dubai’s air taxi service.
  • Media assets, including photos and footage of Joby’s aircraft, animations of anticipated Dubai air taxi routes and renders of Dubai skyport designs, are available here .

EQS-News: Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED): In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City

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tisdag, oktober 17, 2023

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED): In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City

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  • Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED): In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • In the presence of Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industries (SAVI) cluster launches at Masdar City
    Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16 October 2023: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industries (SAVI) cluster has launched at Masdar City, which was endorsed by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
  • His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said: “Abu Dhabi is uniquely positioned to lead the charge in advancing technology and commercialisation within the smart and autonomous vehicles sector.
  • These include the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Integrated Transport Centre and Abu Dhabi Maritime.

Archer & Abu Dhabi Investment Office Announce Plan to Launch Archer’s All-Electric Air Taxi Service Across the UAE

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måndag, oktober 16, 2023

Archer is seeking to work with its global manufacturing partner Stellantis, as well as local partners in the UAE, to build out its aircraft manufacturing capabilities and its Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.

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  • Archer is seeking to work with its global manufacturing partner Stellantis, as well as local partners in the UAE, to build out its aircraft manufacturing capabilities and its Center of Excellence in Abu Dhabi.
  • Archer plans to partner closely with ADIO and the Department of Economic Development to bring manufacturing and operations for our air taxis to the region.
  • Today, Archer signed MOUs with Falcon Aviation who will operate its air taxis across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as GAL-AMMROC who will provide MRO support for Archer’s eVTOL aircraft.
  • Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights.

FOUR TABBED FOR SELECTION TO THE FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

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fredag, oktober 13, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Athletics will induct four new individuals into the Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame at its Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Nov 16.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Athletics will induct four new individuals into the Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame at its Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Nov 16.
  • Those interested in attending the 2023 Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame event, can purchase tickets ($50) by contacting Kris Doorey, Director of Athletics Development, at [email protected] or 863-680-4109.
  • NICOLE "NYCKI" SANDSTEDE – Softball, 1989-1990
    Sandstede joins several softball players and her Hall of Fame coach, Chris Bellotto, in the Florida Southern Hall of Fame after two fantastic seasons with the Mocs from 1989-90.
  • He joins Hal Wissel as the only other men's basketball coach in the FSC Hall of Fame and the 14th member of the storied men's basketball program at Florida Southern to enter the Hall.

The Golf Coaches Association of America and Nicklaus Companies Extend Long-term Relationship Recognizing Top NCAA Golfers

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tisdag, maj 30, 2023

NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.

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  • NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.
  • Under the agreement, the GCAA is licensed to use the trademarked Jack Nicklaus name with the program to honor college golfers.
  • "The Nicklaus Companies is proud to be associated with the GCAA and collegiate golf, which remains a very important part of both the game and the Jack Nicklaus legacy," Howard Milstein, Executive Chairman of the Nicklaus Companies, said.
  • Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches.

Aireon, GCAA to explore use of space-based ADS-B to improve safety and efficiency in UAE airspace

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måndag, mars 6, 2023

Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.

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  • Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.
  • "The GCAA is always committed to modernize its aviation infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of safety and service delivery in the UAE's airspace.
  • The memorandum of understanding signifies our commitment to working collaboratively with Aireon to explore ways to incorporate innovative technology solutions into our operations.
  • We are confident that this partnership will help us identify areas to improve our services and enhance our capabilities," said Ahmed Al Jallaf, Assistant Director General ANS, GCAA.

Aireon, GCAA to explore use of space-based ADS-B to improve safety and efficiency in UAE airspace

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måndag, mars 6, 2023

Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the agreement outlines opportunities for Aireon and GCAA to work together to identify requirements for integrating Aireon data into current and future GCAA tools.
  • "The GCAA is always committed to modernize its aviation infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of safety and service delivery in the UAE's airspace.
  • The memorandum of understanding signifies our commitment to working collaboratively with Aireon to explore ways to incorporate innovative technology solutions into our operations.
  • We are confident that this partnership will help us identify areas to improve our services and enhance our capabilities," said Ahmed Al Jallaf, Assistant Director General ANS, GCAA.