{"id":109736,"date":"2025-11-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/dubai-airshow-wraps-up-with-plenty-of-agreements-to-boost-evtol-manufacturing-and-defense-sectors\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T00:00:00","slug":"dubai-airshow-wraps-up-with-plenty-of-agreements-to-boost-evtol-manufacturing-and-defense-sectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterpriseam.com\/uae\/2025\/11\/24\/dubai-airshow-wraps-up-with-plenty-of-agreements-to-boost-evtol-manufacturing-and-defense-sectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Airshow wraps up with plenty of agreements to boost eVTOl, manufacturing, and defense sectors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dubai Airshow wrapped on Friday with another slate of agreements<\/strong> and developments for the UAE\u2019s eVTOL plans, along with its manufacturing and defense sectors.<\/p>\n

eVTOLS-<\/p>\n

#1-<\/strong> Local eVTOL maker enters the chat:<\/strong> K2, Abu Dhabi Aviation Group, and Multi Level Group have partnered up to roll out the autocraft E20+, a passenger aircraft set to be jointly operated by the three firms, Wam<\/a> reports. The three firms will also manage operational readiness, regulatory integration, pilot-training, MRO development, as well as vertiport infrastructure. <\/p>\n

About Autocraft E20+:<\/strong> Abu Dhabi-based K2 subsidiary Autocraft is introducing the E20+ \u2014 a Chinese-built fixed-wing eVTOL, Aviation Week<\/a> reported last week. The electric vehicle \u2014 developed by Shanghai-based TCab Tech \u2014 can travel at a speed of 260 kph when cruising, with a max flight speed of 320 kph and a max range of 200 km.<\/p>\n

The aircraft will be locally assembled<\/strong>, and the company plans to develop a minimum of 9-10 eVTOLs in an initial phase, communications specialist at K2 Ahmed Al Mansoori told EnterpriseAM UAE on the sidelines of the event. The firm is gearing up to begin test flights for the aircraft in February, he added, with a view to launch operations by 2027. <\/p>\n

#2- Emirates SkyCargo + Lodd team up on drone-powered delivery: <\/strong>Emirates SkyCargo has signed an MoU with Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer Lodd Autonomous<\/a> to validate the use of vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft across the carrier\u2019s global network until the end of 2027, according to a press release<\/a> published last week. This will involve feasibility studies, regulatory coordination, and live demonstrations. <\/p>\n

Watch the skies for Lodd flights: <\/strong>Lodd Autonomous is set to launch<\/a> unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) parcel and cargo deliveries by 2H 2026 \u2014 with the first test flight scheduled in November.<\/p>\n

#3- <\/strong>Falcon<\/strong> Executive Aviation to build UAE\u2019s first fully integrated private jet-heli-eV<\/strong>TOL terminal in Dubai: <\/strong>Falcon Executive Aviation \u2014 the private aviation arm of Alex Group Investment \u2014 is launching a fully-private, multi-modal fixed-base operator terminal in Dubai, according to a press release<\/a>. The project will cater to private jet, helicopter, and future eVTOL operations, making it the first Emirati operator to launch an integrated gateway for all three services, according to the statement.<\/p>\n

The details:<\/strong> The 6.4k sqm terminal is being developed as an ultra-private, high-security facility with direct helipad and vertiport connectivity, and will include VIP lounges, retail and private banking, and commercial spaces.<\/p>\n

MANUFACTURING- <\/p>\n

#1-<\/strong> Mubadala, Airbus expand A400M manufacturing collaboration: <\/strong>Mubadala Investment Company signed a framework agreement with Airbus to develop manufacturing, assembly, and support capabilities for Airbus\u2019 A400M military transport aircraft, according to a press release (pdf)<\/a>. Strata, Mubadala\u2019s aerostructures unit, is set to supply new A400M work packages now being defined with Airbus.<\/p>\n

Next up, training hub:<\/strong> The agreement also includes plans for a National Aerospace Training Center of Excellence in Al Ain to develop UAE aerospace talent and support future industry demand. <\/p>\n

REMEMBER- Strata also agreed to <\/b>develop a wing component for Airbus' A320 jet models<\/b>, meeting nearly half of total demand for the component. <\/p>\n

#2- A new manufacturing unit lands at MBRAH: <\/strong>The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) and Atherion Aerospace \u2014 a new aerospace manufacturing subsidiary of Economic Group Holdings (EGH) \u2014 signed an agreement to offer advanced aerospace manufacturing services and components from its base at MBRAH, according to a statement<\/a> published on Friday. <\/p>\n

DEFENSE- <\/p>\n

#1-<\/strong>Tawazun Council inked <\/strong>nine contracts worth AED 1.0 bn on the final day of <\/strong>Dubai <\/strong>Airshow<\/strong>, bringing total agreements signed on behalf of the Defense Ministry and Abu Dhabi Police during the week to 36 contracts worth AED 25.5 bn, state news agency Wam<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n

On the final day, local contracts totaled AED 544.7 mn and included:<\/strong><\/p>\n