Dubai: Flying cars are here! Chinese car maker Aridge conducts first manned flight, secures 600 orders

Chinese flying-car maker Aridge, formerly Xpeng Aeroht, conducted its first manned flight in Dubai on October 12, 2025, and announced 600 bulk orders from GCC buyers. This significant move into the Middle East, with commercial deliveries anticipated by 2027, positions Dubai as a key hub for urban air mobility.