US EditionUS Air Taxi Start-up Joby in Successful Flight Testing in Dubai
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, JUN 30 – Joby Aviation's electric air taxi cuts Dubai travel times by up to 73%, with commercial flights planned to start in early 2026 under a six-year exclusive operating agreement.
- Joby Aviation conducted the region's first test flight of its all-electric aerial taxi in Dubai, announced on Monday by Sheikh Hamdan.
- This milestone follows Joby's exclusive six-year agreement with Dubai to operate air taxis, aiming for commercial service launch in early 2026.
- Joby has begun piloted flights in the UAE, is building vertiport infrastructure, and demonstrated international flights including one over Japan in fall 2024.
- Joby's aircraft reaches 200 mph, travels 150 miles per charge, is quieter than conventional aircraft, and shares rose over 17% after recent announcements.
- The test flight and early UAE operations represent a major step toward Joby's plan to initiate commercial aerial taxi services and expand global urban mobility.
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