Parkin Company PJSC (Parkin), the largest provider of parking facilities and services in Dubai, has partnered with Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports), the leading enabler of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
The MoU, which is set to revolutionize transport infrastructure in Dubai, was signed by Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali, CEO of Parkin, and Duncan Walker, CEO of Skyports, in the presence of Ahmed Bahrozyan, Chairman of Parkin.
The agreement brings together Dubai’s largest public parking provider and exclusive vertiport developer to support the development of multi-modal, integrated, seamless transportation. The partnership aims to explore new potential locations for air taxi take-off and landing infrastructure. Parkin will generate revenue by managing parking facilities at select Skyports vertiports.
AAM is an advanced transportation system that utilizes electric take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to quickly and efficiently transport people and cargo. This eco-friendly transport solution seeks to minimize road congestion and enhance urban mobility by offering a swift and greener way to travel.
Vertiports are a critical ground infrastructure, from where air taxis take-off and land, passengers are processed and aircraft are recharged and maintained.
Under this MoU, Parkin and Skyports will collaborate on the provision of parking facilities at applicable vertiport sites and explore opportunities to develop new air taxi infrastructure across Parkin’s network to foster the growth of air taxi services.
The agreement will combine Parkin’s extensive parking network and technological capabilities and Skyports’ expertise in the development and operation of integrated air taxi infrastructure to streamline vertiports’ access and parking, enhancing customer experience.
The strategic partnership highlights both Parkin and Skyports’ commitment to develop and implement new, multimodal transport technologies that will bring seamless mobility and greater connectivity for Dubai’s residents and visitors.
Eng. Mohamed Abdulla Al Ali CEO – Parkin
“This ground-breaking partnership with Skyports is testament to Parkin’s market-leading capabilities, proven innovation track record and commitment to delivering on our growth strategy. As the largest provider of paid public parking facilities and services in Dubai, Parkin has a systemic role in enabling mobility to support the expansion plans of the Emirate. Utilizing our extensive parking network, the implementation of Skyports’ vertiport infrastructure represents a significant opportunity to expand the capabilities of our platform. With a shared focus on multimodal transport technologies, this collaboration will enhance connectivity for both residents and visitors across our city, while at the same time supporting Dubai’s green mobility ambitions.”
Duncan Walker, CEO of Skyports Infrastructure, added that, “As the exclusive provider of vertiport infrastructure in Dubai, our partnership with Parkin brings together two companies with highly complementary assets and operations. Access to Parkin’s comprehensive footprint will unlock opportunities to develop our vertiport infrastructure throughout the city, accelerating the adoption of integrated, multimodal transport solutions. Our joint commitment to developing new, sustainable technology solutions will facilitate an enhanced passenger experience and support adoption of air taxi services.”
With a shared vision to boost the adoption of electric and autonomous transportation, the partnership supports the goals of Dubai’s Green Mobility Strategy and Smart Autonomous Mobility Strategy 2030.
