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Dubai VDX Certified as World’s First Purpose‑Built Commercial eVTOL Vertiport
Certification establishes a regulatory framework for urban air mobility, paving the way for commercial eVTOL services and demonstrating a viable infrastructure model for other cities.
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The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority granted certification to the Dubai VDX vertiport on August 25, 2026, making it the world’s first purpose‑built vertiport for commercial eVTOL operations. The facility includes two pads, high‑power DC fast‑charging infrastructure and is designed to handle up to 170,000 passengers per year.