Archer, UAE Regulator Agree on Streamlined Air Taxi Certification Process
Restricted type certificate (RTC) program creates a path to begin ‘limited’ commercial operations.
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Archer Lends Electric Air Taxi Powertrain to Anduril’s Omen Concept
Developer views its flagship Midnight as a ‘platform’ to host technologies that could be installed on other aircraft.
Joby Outlines Dubai Air Taxi Plans Ahead of FAA Certification
Company says it could begin Dubai passenger flights before obtaining agency type approval.
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.
UAE Officials Support Archer Electric Air Taxi Network in 2025
Agreement sets expectations for Archer’s regional partners, including operators, maintenance providers, and state-backed entities, to launch service as soon as next year.
Joby Seeks Middle East’s First Air Taxi Operator Certification
The manufacturer earlier this year announced plans to fly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as soon as 2026.
The Middle East: Cradle of Urban Air Mobility?
Manufacturers of futuristic aircraft, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, are flocking to the United Arab Emirates.
Joby Lays Plans for Electric Air Taxi Network in Saudi Arabia
An agreement with Mukamalah Aviation, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, could include the direct sale of aircraft to the operator.
EHang Completes Middle East’s First Passenger-Carrying eVTOL Demo Flight
The manufacturer in December made the world’s first commercial eVTOL demonstration flight in China and has obtained type, production, and airworthiness approvals.
Volar Looks to Commercialize eSTOL Aircraft in UAE
The Hong Kong-based firm is developing an aircraft-agnostic platform for on-demand, zero-emission trips.
