Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Lands—and Lifts Off—in Dubai
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer completes multiple piloted transition flights in the UAE.
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer completes multiple piloted transition flights in the UAE.
Airline has announced it will hire over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years as it continues a growth trajectory flying the world’s youngest fleet.
The manufacturer earlier this year announced plans to fly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as soon as 2026.
Vertiports will connect the two cities with estimated 30-minute flights, a fraction of the two hours it can take to drive between them during peak traffic.
Other electric air taxi manufacturers, including Joby competitor Archer Aviation, had previously announced operational agreements to fly in the region in 2026.
The Chinese manufacturer joins Archer, Joby, and other eVTOL firms that have laid plans for operations in the Middle East.
The Australian company formed a partnership with Dynamic Advanced Training to launch a simulator program.
The twin-engine 4-seater becomes the multiengine piston trainer for the Emirates’ National Cadet Pilot Programme.
The Red Bull event gave Luke Czepiela, Mike Patey, and CubCrafters a highly visible stage in Dubai.
Flights by Volocopter and XPeng are part of a broad move toward certification of electric air taxis.