India, July 5 -- The sky above Abu Dhabi witnessed an unusual scene when electric taxi flew over the city, giving a glimpse of the future transport system in the Middle East nation.

Archer Aviation, the US-based electric air taxi pioneer, confirmed the successful completion of an initial flight of its Midnight aircraft at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi, marking a key milestone for its planned commercial deployment in the UAE and the expansion of its operations in the Middle East region.

With the support of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), the flight was witnessed by senior leadership from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the Integrated Transport Centre, Ab...