Chinese mobility firm ARIDGE, an affiliate of XPENG, delivered its Land Aircraft Carrier test aircraft to the UAE under an agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority. The modular unit will undergo flight tests in the emirate's advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox. Initial trials will evaluate airspace safety protocols, emergency rescue scenarios, and aerial tourism applications.
Chinese flying car developer ARIDGE delivered its first Land Aircraft Carrier (X3-F) air module to the UAE for testing in Ras Al Khaimah's advanced air mobility regulatory sandbox. Ras Al Khaimah Ruler Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi and ARIDGE founder Zhao Deli unveiled the test aircraft at the company's factory in Guangzhou. The modular system combines a six-wheeled ground carrier with a detachable two-seat electric flying unit.
A high-level delegation from Ras Al Khaimah visited Chinese manufacturer ARIDGE in Guangzhou to witness the rollout of the first flying car built for the UAE. The partnership aims to conduct demonstration flights and utilize the emirate's regulatory sandbox for autonomous airborne mobility testing.
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, concluded a six-day visit to Guangdong and Fujian provinces in China to strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities. During the tour, cooperation agreements were signed with Chinese firms including UBTECH Robotics and Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning Center. The Ruler also visited ARIDGE's manufacturing base and e-commerce firm Vipshop.
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