US EditionDubai Says First Flying Taxi Station Completed
The four-floor hub will handle up to 170,000 passengers a year and serve as the main base for Joby Aviation’s electric air taxis.
- On Thursday, Dubai Crown Prince and United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan Mohammed announced completion of the 'first purpose-built electric vertical take-off and landing Air Taxi Station,' with commercial operations expected by the end of 2026.
- Sheikh Hamdan toured the 3,100 square metre facility, describing it as the 'first of its kind in the world' and marking an important step in adopting sustainable transport for the decades ahead.
- California-Based Joby Aviation will operate the flights, holding exclusive rights for six years, with the station accommodating up to 170,000 passengers annually near the city's international airport.
- Three additional stations are planned to expand the network, establishing the facility as 'the main hub for Air Taxi operations' across the region.
- Despite recent regional instability involving Iran, a two-week ceasefire has allowed the UAE to proceed with advancing this sustainable infrastructure, positioning the project as critical for the decades ahead.
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Lemirat claims a world premiere. The flights will be operated by the California-based Joby Aviation company, which will be exclusive for six years.
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