Dubai: SkyGrid, an advanced air mobility third-party service provider, and High Lander, a global provider of UAS traffic management and drone fleet management solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the 2025 Dubai Airshow in the UAE. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of a cutting-edge airspace management ecosystem to support the integration of crewed and uncrewed aerial vehicles, including cargo drones and eVTOL aircraft.

According to Emirates News Agency, the agreement outlines collaborative efforts to assess Advanced Air Mobility Supporting Operational Environments. The focus will be on critical areas such as airspace integration, digital operations, vertiport integration, cybersecurity, and regulatory frameworks. The goal is to create technology roadmaps, regulatory frameworks, and infrastructure plans for AAM operations in Abu Dhabi and beyond.

Jia Xu, CEO of SkyGrid, stated that this collaboration is a significant step in shaping the digital foundation of Advanced Air Mobility in the UAE and across the Middle East. The initiative is aligned with Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030, which emphasizes technological innovation, economic diversification, and sustainability.

Alon Absolon, CEO of High Lander, expressed that their shared goal is to establish a harmonized operational environment where uncrewed and crewed aircraft can coexist safely. The UAE’s leadership, supported by industry giants like Boeing, provides an ideal environment to showcase how automation, data-driven management, and cross-industry collaboration can transform the future of air mobility.