Dubai air taxi

A Joby Aviation's all-electric air taxi performs a flight demonstration during a media presentation in Dubai on February 25, 2026. Photo: AFP Air taxis will appear as another travel option within the existing Uber interface, alongside regular ride and transit services Dubai residents have been given a first look at how air taxi journeys will be booked directly through the Uber app, with newly...

Image used for illustrative purposes. Photo: RTA File The electric aircraft is designed to carry up to four passengers and will be flown by a certified commercial pilot Dubai residents may soon be able to book air taxis through the Uber app, with all-electric aerial rides appearing alongside regular transport options. Using a new service on the app called Uber Air, riders will simply need to...

This milestone marks a pivotal phase in expanding the scope of aerial taxi testing in Dubai to include operations within urban areas in the next stage Dubai's first crewed eVTOL flight made it's journey from Margham to Al Maktoum International Airport, marking a significant step ahead of next year’s air taxi launch. The aerial taxi is fully electric and environmentally friendly, offering...

The aircraft, capable of reaching speeds up to 320 km/h and carrying a payload of 450kg, completed several loops over the facility and the surrounding desert Dubai has successfully conducted the first test flight of a flying taxi developed by Joby Aviation, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s journey toward futuristic urban mobility. The flight, conducted on Monday, sets the...