Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• Joby Aviation, the startup developing electric air taxis, said it will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base in 2025 as part of the eVTOL company's AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force. Yahoo News
• Air taxis, drones, and other electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are expected to begin regular operation across UK skies in 2026 and ascend from there. DroneDJ
• Drones, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis may fly in the U.K. as soon as 2028. Flying Magazine
• Developers of air taxis - electrically-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically, or eVTOL - are moving quickly toward commercial operations, which could come as soon as 2025. Smart Cities Dive
• The MoU affirms a joint effort to launch an electric air taxi service utilizing Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft, which is on display at the Dubai Airshow, to the United Arab Emirates and wider region with the goal of beginning in 2026. Zawya
• Electron Aviation, a Dutch company, plans to launch its first electric air taxis in Holland in 2027, before bringing the 'sky-hailing service' to the UK. I Love South Africa
• The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support. compositesworld
• The air taxi manufacturer is working with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to set up shop in the United Arab Emirates, with plans to build a new headquarters, add manufacturing capabilities, and launch commercial service in Abu Dhabi in 2026. Flying Magazine
• Bell Textron signed a bond with a uber elevate partner for developing eVTOL aircraft with multiple applications, including urban air taxis, and it will be commercialized by 2024. Reseach Dive
• Joby Aviation, a pioneer in developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, has inked a definitive agreement with Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to introduce air taxi services in the Emirates by early 2026, with initial operations set to commence as early as 2025. AviTrader Publications Corp.
• AAM industry players expect FAA to require ADS-B on anything with people on board, including electric air taxis. Aerospace America
• Currently sitting in fifth place on the AAM Reality Index - and with a bullet - Archer is making steady progress in its mission to get fully certified electric air taxis into commercial service by 2025. New Atlas
• Archer signed a memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to make Abu Dhabi its first international launch partner when it plans to launch air taxi operations in 2026. MarketBeat
• Joby's electric air taxis could be transporting passengers from JFK Airport to downtown Manhattan by 2025 on quiet, emissions-free journeys that take around seven minutes. Amex GBT - United Kingdom
• Much ado has been made about the commercial launch of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis in the U.S., with the earliest entrants expected to begin passenger-carrying operations in 2025. Flying Magazine
• When commercial operations begin in the United Arab Emirates, Archer's piloted, four-passenger air taxis will perform rapid back-to-back flights, replacing 60 - to 90-minute car commutes with estimated 10-to - 20-minute flights that are sustainable and cost-competitive. Electrek
• The first commercial service from air taxis in the United States is expected in 2025. Govtech
• Electric air taxis could be transporting passengers from JFK Airport to downtown Manhattan by 2025 - on quiet, emissions-free journeys that take around seven minutes. MarketScreener
• Air taxis, also known as eVTOL aircraft, could come to major cities as soon as 2025, but few local governments have policies for new vertiports. Smart Cities Dive
• Archer Aviation announced an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to make Abu Dhabi its first international launch partner, with plans to commence air taxi operations in 2026. Seeking Alpha
• Hanwha Systems plans to operate air taxis when preparations for commercialization, such as gas development, are completed. archyde
• Urban air mobility will be a major focus in 2024, with the Summer Olympics in Paris and planned air taxi launches. Simple Flying

Last updated: 14 April 2024