Construction of the first air taxi station also known as Vertiport has officially begun near the Dubai International Airport (DXB). Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced on Tuesday, November 12, that an innovative facility is set to transform urban mobility in the emirate. Spanning 3,100 square meters, the … Read more
Joby Aviation Inc., a US-based firm which develops all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, is planning to launch air taxi service in Dubai before any other country, including the United States (US). In a recent interview with Bloomberg, the president of Joby Aviation, Bonny Simi said, “The partnership with Dubai announced earlier was “more advanced … Read more
Dubai is set to launch aerial taxi services by 2026, aiming to significantly reduce travel time and urban traffic congestion. On Sunday, February 11, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, all-electric aircraft company Joby Aviation and vertiport infrastructure provider Skyports Infrastructure signed an agreement to launch the service. Following the agreement, Dubai will become the first … Read more
