Saudi, Chinese Companies Carry out Test Trial of Unmanned Air Taxi in Saudi Arabia
Technology tamfitronics Front End Limited Company, a Saudi firm specializing in integrating advanced technology across various sectors, and EHanga Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle technology platform company carried out a successful test trial of the first unmanned air taxi in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation of Saudi Arabia, said, “The trial marks a major advancement in integrating Advanced Air Mobility solutions into Saudi Arabia’s aviation landscape.”The trial aims to enhance travel speed and promote sustainability.Similarly, Saudi Airlines launched a fleet of flying taxis to facilitate transportation for pilgrims during the Hajj and Umrahseasons.According to the Saudi Press Agency, these cutting-edge Lilium aircraft, known as eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing), will transport pilgrims from King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah to hotels in Makkah.Approximately 100 of these eVTOL...
