INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
International eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has hit a key milestone overseas, as it moves closer to commercial air taxi operations
This morning, the company shared news that it has begun eVTOL flights in the United Arab Emirates with a pilot onboard, a key step in the
necessary certification process
So far, the Santa Cruz, California-based aviation specialist has proven it has the tech and financial backing to evolve into scaled eVTOL
international demonstration flight above Shizuoka with a beautiful view of Mt
Fuji as its backdrop, through a long-standing partnership with Toyota.Advertisement - scroll for more contentEarlier in 2024, Joby announced
a definitive agreement with the government of Dubai to begin air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including exclusive
demonstrating the commercial readiness of its eVTOL tech as it looks to begin full-fledged air taxi rides in the region next year.Source:
Joby AviationPer Joby, its eVTOL air taxi aircraft has completed a series of piloted, vertical-takeoff-and-landing flights in Dubai
The company is calling this a first for the eVTOL sector, marking the start of commercial market readiness efforts in the UAE
Joby founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt spoke about the latest eVTOL flight milestone:The United Arab Emirates is a launchpad for a global
revolution in how we move
operational capabilities and scalable, durable manufacturing
Our flights and operational footprint in Dubai are a monumental step toward weaving air taxi services into the fabric of daily life
commercial air taxi services at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Downtown, and is already
are expected to take only 12 minutes instead of a 45-minute car ride
