Dubai's fully electric air taxis by Joby Aviation will take off in the first quarter of 2026, according to RTA's Khaled Al Awadhi.
Source: Arabian Business
The project is part of the city's Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiative with vertiports planned at:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Palm Jumeirah
Marina
Downtown
Air Taxis are designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of 320 km/h and will offer quick, safe travel across the city with trips from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah taking just 10-12 minutes, compared to 45 minutes by car.
Source: Esquire Middle East
This initiative is anticipated to revolutionize urban transportation in Dubai.
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