UAE private aviation operator Air Chateau International has signed an agreement for up to 100 of Archer’s Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft in a deal worth approximately £500 million.
An initial non-refundable deposit of $1 million is due by the end of 2023, while an additional $4 million of pre-delivery payments will also follow the finalisation of definitive purchase agreements.
As the first private heliport operator company in the UAE to have its heliport and lounge terminal at the land side of Dubai World Centra Al Maktoum International Airport, Air Chateau’s operations offer ‘last mile services’ targeted at ultra-high net worth individuals, including connectivity between airports, cities and strategic points and key attractions.
Describing how his company stand “at the precipice of realising [their] vision for the future of urban air mobility with eVTOLS in Dubai and across the UAE,” Dr. Samir Mohamed, chairman and founder of Air Chateau, highlighted: “we are very grateful for having the opportunity to pave the way for the future of Air Mobility in Dubai with Archer”.
As part of its ongoing plans to commence air taxi operations in the UAE in 2026, Archers also intends to build an engineering Centre of Excellence to support the growing AAM industry in the UAE and across the Middle East.