UAE Air Taxi Service Could Slip Into 2027, Official Says

Joby signed an agreement in 2024 to launch air taxi services in Dubai by early 2026.

Credit: Joby Aviation
In a September 2024 commentary, industry analyst Richard Aboulafia posed the question: “When will an eVTOL [electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing vehicle], or anything AAM [advanced air mobility], actually enter service? Great question! The answer always seems to be, “Two years from now, in Dubai!””...
Graham Warwick

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