Airport Industry News
Joey Stoate
14 November 2025
Abu Dhabi Airports has partnered with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) to develop the capital’s commercial vertiport network.
Announced during DriftX Abu Dhabi; the collaboration aims to pave the way for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations within the Emirate, confirming the development of two initial vertiport sites at both Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI), with construction already underway. Both sites are set to be complete in Q1 2026.
In total, more than 10 vertiport sites are expected to be developed across the emirate as part of the plan, with Skyports set to provide its experience in vertiport development and operations.
