Dubai took another step towards the future of urban mobility with the realization of the first test flight of a fully electric flying taxi. The innovative project is developed in collaboration between theAuthorities on the roads and transport of Dubai and the American company Joby Aviation.
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The successful test strengthens Dubai’s ambition to become a leader in urban air transport solutions. The city has already started the construction of the First commercial vertor by Joby at theDubai International Airportwith the completion for the First quarter of 2026.
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Designed to transport up to four passengers, Joby’s flying taxi can reach speed up to 320 km/h And he promises to revolutionize the way residents and tourists move to the city. One of the foreseen routes – between the airport and the luxurious artificial island Palm Jumeirah – It should only last 12 minutesagainst the current 45 minutes by land.
In addition to speed, the service promises to be silent. During the demonstration flight, carried out at approximately 500 meters above sea levelthe noise level has been described as “Lower than a normal conversation”according to the company.
Source and images: Joby Aviation. This content was created with the help of artificial intelligence and overhauled by the editorial staff.
