Emirates-based air charter and sightseeing operator Falcon Aviation Services has signed an order for 50 eVTOL aircraft from Chinese OEM AutoFlight. The first batch of deliveries is scheduled by the end of 2025, supporting operations for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

The order comprises 15 V2000CG CarryAll cargo aircraft and 35 V2000EM Prosperity passenger aircraft, designed to meet growing demand for low-altitude cargo transport and premium air mobility services in the region.

Falcon Aviation Services provides comprehensive aviation solutions, including VIP and charter operations, heli-tours, oil and gas support, aircraft management, MRO, CAMO services and heliport management. Its heli-tour sightseeing operations alone welcome around 70,000 passengers annually across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

As a strategic partner of the UAE government in AAM, Falcon contributes to the development of future aviation projects, including the Abu Dhabi hybrid vertical landing vertiport network. The company also operates a dedicated helicopter fleet for oil and gas transport in the UAE and Kuwait and serves as the primary aviation provider for ADNOC’s offshore operations and the Kuwait Oil Company. ADNOC is wholly owned by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and was ranked 128th in the 2024 Global Brand Value 500 report.

The V2000CG CarryAll cargo aircraft will be the first delivered, supporting missions such as transporting emergency supplies, resupply tasks and moving equipment and tools between oil extraction sites and logistics centres. As developer of the world’s first ton-class or larger eVTOL to obtain all three major airworthiness certificates, AutoFlight has previously completed the world’s first offshore oil platform flight using the V2000CG, a ton-class+ eVTOL, in partnership with CNOOC and CITIC Offshore Helicopter.

The V2000EM Prosperity passenger aircraft is undergoing verification tests and, once certified, will support commuting and inter-base business travel for oil platform personnel, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.

Falcon Aviation Services CEO Captain Raman Oberoi says: “Our strategic partnership with AutoFlight, backed by its substantial technological expertise and tangible advancements in eVTOL airworthiness, represents a significant milestone. The established delivery timeline will be instrumental in accelerating the adoption of low-altitude air mobility, fostering a revolution in regional transportation and reinforcing Falcon’s leadership in pioneering the future of aviation, including within the energy industry."