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RIYADH: Saudi airports under Cluster2鈥檚 management will soon begin feasibility studies to explore the implementation of advanced air mobility solutions.
This initiative is part of a new partnership with UrbanV, an Italian vertiport operator.
The two sides have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing both advanced air mobility and urban air mobility services within 抖阴短视频.
The agreement, signed by Ali Masrahi, CEO of Cluster2, and Carlo Tursi, CEO of UrbanV, focuses on creating an integrated ecosystem for AAM across Cluster2鈥檚 network of airports.
Beyond feasibility studies, the partnership will establish a framework for the design, development, and management of AAM and UAM solutions. This will ensure compliance with regulations set by the Kingdom鈥檚 General Authority of Civil Aviation, as well as safety standards and environmental sustainability goals.
UrbanV will contribute its expertise in AAM operations, providing technical training, knowledge transfer, and collaboration with key stakeholders.
As part of the collaboration, pilot programs will be launched to test electric vertical take-off and landing services in areas such as medical emergencies, VIP transport, and logistics. These trials will allow the partners to assess the operational feasibility of AAM in real-world conditions.
The companies have committed to supporting 抖阴短视频鈥檚 Vision 2030, including the use of zero-emission eVTOL vehicles and the development of environmentally sustainable vertiports.
鈥淲e are pleased to sign this partnership,鈥� said Masrahi. 鈥淭hrough such collaborations, we aim to lead the way in creating advanced air mobility solutions and building an integrated ecosystem for airports across the Kingdom, while ensuring environmental sustainability at all our facilities.鈥�
Tursi shared a similar sentiment, stating, 鈥淎t UrbanV, we aim to improve people鈥檚 lives by enabling a fast, efficient, safe, and clean alternative for short-distance transport solutions for both people and goods by air. We are ambitious to become a global leader in operating vertiport networks and pioneering some of the world鈥檚 first AAM routes. We are excited to partner with Cluster2, a key player in airport management, and look forward to exploring the vast potential of introducing advanced air mobility in 抖阴短视频.鈥�
Cluster2鈥檚 strategic objectives include increasing annual passenger traffic, expanding airport capacity, connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa via 抖阴短视频, and increasing the number of international routes in the Kingdom.
The company currently manages 22 airports across 抖阴短视频, including AlUla International, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport in Jazan, and King Saud bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Bahah.