Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, led an Emirati delegation to China to tour the flying car manufacturing facility of XPENG AeroHT. During the visit, he officially took delivery of an initial production-grade 'Land Aircraft Carrier' eVTOL (X3-F) intended for deployment in the UAE.
The vehicle features a split-body modular configuration consisting of an all-wheel-drive 6×6 ground carrier and a detachable two-seat electric vertical takeoff flight module. According to the report, the system is priced under RMB 2 million.
The aircraft will operate under a regulatory sandbox overseen by the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority. The initiative will evaluate airworthiness standards and potential inter-emirate flight routes.
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- Gasgoo · 2026-10-31
