The RAK vertiport, built on a 10,000-square-metre site, will be designed for all types of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and be aligned with VPorts’ strategy in the UAE and in the world.
VPorts' initial growth strategy will be based on the regional transportation of goods, tourism and the efficient movement of patients, organs for transplants and medical equipment.
By 2030, VPorts plans to extend its vertiport network to all major industrial areas across the UAE, focusing on locations that optimise multimodal transportation connectivity, including RAK, Dubai South, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
It aims to build and operate 1,500 vertiports around the world by 2045.
‘‘With the support of the Department of Civil Aviation of Ras Al-Khaimah, we are excited to build and operate the first vertiport at Ras Al Khaimah Airport. This project will enable all AAM partners to accelerate the adoption and deployment of advanced air mobility in RAK and throughout the UAE,” said Dr. Fethi Chebil, President and Founder of VPorts.
“This project is aligned with RAK’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Strategy 2040 and with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, to achieve at least a 30% savings in electricity consumption and a 20% contribution from renewable energy by 2040,” said His Highness Eng. Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman, Department of Civil Aviation, Ras Al-Khaimah.
Ralf Schustereder, CEO, Ras Al-Khaimah Airport stated that “RAK Airport is aiming to be a leading enabler of RAK’s economic and tourism growth. This project will position RAK Airport as part of a development plan and key player in advanced air mobility in RAK. We will provide VPorts with our full support to ensure its success and prosperity.”
