Dubai Announces First Successful Test Flight of Air Taxi Ahead of 2026 Rollout

Dubai announces first successful test flight of air taxi ahead of 2026 rollout

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's Air Taxi Service Nears Launch As First Test Flight Completed - Pakistan Live News

A pilot operates an experimental Joby Dubai Aerial Taxi aircraft in Dubai United Arab Emirates, June 30, 2025. — Reuters DUBAI: Commuters in Dubai may soon take to the skies to avoid traffic, as air taxis edge closer to reality. Joby Aviation this week completed the first test flight of its fully electric air taxi in the emirate — a significant step in Dubai’s push to incorporate airborne transport into its urban mobility network as early as nex…

Dubai successfully tests first flying taxi flight

Dubai residents will soon enjoy services of aerial taxis as Dubai has successfully completed the first test flight of a flying taxi developed by Joby Aviation. The flight, conducted on Monday, sets the stage for a commercial rollout expected in the first half of 2026. This flight was part of a series of daily test operations aimed at evaluating the performance of the air taxi in local environmental conditions, as part of preparations for the com…

Dubai Conducts First Test Flight of Joby Aerial Taxi

Dubai has taken a major step toward introducing Aerial Taxi services. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Joby Aviation, announced the successful completion of the region’s first Aerial Taxi test flight. The test was conducted at a dedicated desert site in Dubai. Joby Aviation is a leading developer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum…