Hyderabad, March 29 -- Abu Dhabi is set to become the first city in the region to introduce 'Midnight' electric air taxi, following a landmark agreement with US-based Archer Aviation.

The announcement, made recently, marking a significant step in the UAE's commitment to advanced urban mobility solutions.

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has signed an agreement with Archer Aviation to deploy its cutting-edge Midnight eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft later this year, making ADA the first global Launch Edition customer.

The agreement was signed by Nader Al Hammadi, chairman of Abu Dhabi Aviation, and Badr Al Olama, director-general of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).

The Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraf...