On October 10, 2025, Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) announced a partnership with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to create the United Arab Emirates’ first hospital‑based vertiport. The joint venture will upgrade the hospital’s existing helipad to accommodate both traditional helicopters and Archer’s Midnight electric vertical take‑off and landing aircraft, enabling rapid, emission‑free transport for patients and organ‑transplant logistics.
The new vertiport will be located on Al Maryah Island, the site of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s flagship medical facility. It is designed to provide non‑emergency passenger service and time‑critical organ transport, allowing patients to reach the hospital in minutes and reducing ground‑transport delays. Archer’s Midnight aircraft, capable of carrying up to four passengers, will serve as the primary vehicle for these operations.
This partnership marks a significant expansion of Archer’s Launch Edition program in the UAE, leveraging the General Civil Aviation Authority’s (GCAA) hybrid vertiport regulatory framework. By converting an existing helipad into a certified vertiport, Archer demonstrates its ability to integrate into established aviation infrastructure, positioning itself for broader commercial deployment across the region. The collaboration also reinforces Archer’s network vision of connecting critical healthcare hubs with advanced air mobility solutions, potentially generating early revenue streams and operational experience ahead of full FAA certification.
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