Dubai will see electric air taxis developed by Joby Aviation take off and begin commercial operations by the end of this year
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Saudi Arabia signs deal with Archer Aviation to launch air taxi services
Saudi Arabia has signed an MoU with Archer Aviation to develop air taxi services and align VTOL regulations with FAA standards
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Dubai completes first crewed eVTOL air taxi flight: journey time, vertiport locations and 320kmph specs revealed
Dubai completes the first crewed eVTOL air taxi flight as RTA confirms journey times and vertiport locations ahead of 2026 launch
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Saudi Arabia to fast-track electric air taxi rollout under new GACA–Joby agreement
Saudi Arabia signs an MoU with Joby Aviation to fast-track electric air taxis, using FAA standards to lead advanced air mobility
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Dubai unveils aerial taxis, expanded metro, and Future Loop in new transport master plan
Dubai unveils major transport upgrades including aerial taxis, new metro and tram lines, and The Future Loop project
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Abu Dhabi unveils first vertiport network and 29 autonomous mobility projects
Abu Dhabi unveils vertiport network and 29 autonomous mobility deals under SAVI cluster as emirate leads smart transport
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UAE develops regulatory framework for flying taxis and delivery drones
The trials are being conducted at three sites in Abu Dhabi – Yas Island, Zayed Port, and Abu Dhabi International Airport to study wind dynamics, safety zones and flight paths for unmanned and piloted aircraft
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UAE moves closer to flying taxis with GCAA certifying new eVTOL aircraft
UAE moves closer to flying taxis as GCAA begins certifying eVTOL aircraft, advancing leadership in next-generation air mobility
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Dubai unveils ‘floating museum’; UAE cuts fuel prices; Saudi eyes flying taxis – 10 things you missed this week
From a Dubai floating museum to Saudi Arabia’s air taxi plans and UAE fuel price cuts, here are 10 major Gulf stories this week
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Dubai Airshow 2025: Flying taxis take centre stage at world’s biggest Advanced Air Mobility showcase
Dubai Airshow 2025 will spotlight flying taxis and eVTOLs with the world’s largest Advanced Air Mobility showcase this November
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Abu Dhabi vertiports to let UAE flying taxis take off from Yas Island, Al Bateen and Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi flying taxi vertiports will be built in Yas Island, Al Bateen and Khalifa Port
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DXV: Dubai approves designs for flying taxi vertiport near DXB airport, flights take off in 2026
UAE aviation authorities approve designs for Dubai’s first commercial vertiport for flying taxis
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Archer Aviation signs deal to launch air taxis in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi stakeholders team up with Archer Aviation to bring flying taxis to the UAE
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Dubai air taxis will take off in 2026 and DXB airport to Palm Jumeirah trips will take just 10 minutes
Dubai air taxis will take off in Q1 2026 said a top RTA official
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Air taxi in the UAE: Joby Aviation takes steps towards 10-minute Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah flights
Joby applies to become first certified electric air taxi operator in UAE
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Saudi Arabia launches self-driving air taxi during Hajj 2024
Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority announces self-driving air taxi trial at holy sites
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UAE flying taxi firm recruiting and training pilots for Dubai to Abu Dhabi commute take-off in 2025
Archer Aviation and Etihad Training team up for UAE flying taxi pilot recruitment
