US-based aviation company Odys Aviation is launching operations in the UAE; plans to launch a full-scale prototype in 2025

On Friday, it was revealed that a US-based aviation firm is beginning operations in the UAE. The company is well-known for creating hybrid-electric aircraft for both short-haul 'air taxi' routes and regional travel.

The NextGen FDI programme, which assists innovative companies in high-potential industries so they may successfully establish and develop their operations in the nation, has announced that Odys Aviation has officially joined.

The firm specialises in manufacturing hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft for passengers, freight, and emergency services.

The startup company from California intends to introduce a full-scale prototype in 2025, with the plane going into service in 2027.

The firm will be able to establish a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, which will feature a high-volume assembly and maintenance factory, thanks to the MoE's NextGen FDI initiative.

The action will result in the shipment of the first aircraft made under the "Made in the UAE" designation and more than 2,000 direct and indirect employment being created in the Emirates.