"Civil Aviation" issues the first national regulation in the world related to vertical runways equipped with clean energy

The State's General Authority of Civil Aviation issued the first national regulation in the world related to vertical runways equipped with clean energy 'Vertiports' to support rapid developments and continuous global investments in the advanced aviation industry sector.

This regulation covers the design and operational requirements for helipads equipped with clean energy while ensuring a regulatory environment that supports the effective and safe operation of helicopters equipped with clean energy (VTOL / eVTOL). Accordingly, the aviation sector has been notified of the proposed amendments to the regulation for consultation with the aviation sector, and it will be published later in its final version. During the first quarter of 2023.

The rapid and increasing development of clean energy vertical take-off and landing (VTOL/eVTOL) aircraft has created the need for new infrastructure, networks and new regulatory methods, and the demand for clean energy verticals (Vertiports) continues to accelerate, as clean energy helicopter manufacturers aim to To launch their aircraft by 2024, and since a potential global network is expected to be established by 2030, this new carbon-neutral industry must be served by suitable, safe and regulated infrastructure, and the promises associated with this new mode of transport include ensuring the rapid movement of passengers Within cities and reduce traffic congestion, as well as rapid logistical responses to emergencies and easy access to markets across cities.

The new regulation enhances urban air mobility in the UAE, while at the same time enhancing the level of safety within the aviation sector, and proactively provides a unique model and regulatory supervisory framework for clean energy heliports, which increases the safety of the national clean energy heliport infrastructure. And other aviation systems to enhance the country's leading position in the global aviation sector.

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, said: “The proactive development of the regulatory framework for helipads equipped with clean energy lays the cornerstone for the UAE to ensure the safe and smooth operation of air transport in urban areas, and the rapid growth of advanced air transport provides opportunities in reducing carbon emissions.” , reduce congestion, and enter previously inaccessible markets, which can be achieved through vision, planning and close collaboration with aviation industry stakeholders.”

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