Dubai: The UAE has issued a license for an electric cargo aircraft, as the aviation sector becomes the latest to push for reducing the carbon footprint.

The temporary license was for United Parcel Service (UPS), the US delivery services firm, to test electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the UAE. As per the license, UPS will be able to start its cargo operations through a new sustainable aircraft that conforms to specifications and standards ‘adopted internationally in the electric air cargo and transportation system’.

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