Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• [New] The coming years will be pivotal in determining the pace and smoothness with which air taxi networks can be integrated into America's largest cities. eplaneai
• [New] As electric air taxi services prepare for a potential launch as early as 2026, operators are actively securing landing sites throughout Los Angeles. eplaneai
• [New] Air taxi company Archer Aviation plans to launch services in Abu Dhabi, while Dubai has teamed up with Joby Aviation for its services. The National
• Investor confidence remains strong, as evidenced by Archer's nearly 300% stock increase over the past year, supported by a $6 billion order backlog and expectations that scaling production will soon make air taxi services economically viable. eplaneai
• The burgeoning electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi industry is poised to encounter a significant pilot shortage, with estimates suggesting that as many as 60,000 pilots could be required worldwide by 2028. eplaneai
• Wisk Aero, Boeing's air taxi subsidiary, plans to begin autonomous commercial flights in Houston, Los Angeles and Miami by 2030 if possible. Smart Cities Dive
• The FAA's Innovate 28 program aims to have air taxi operations underway in at least one major U.S. city by 2028 with a view to nationwide adoption. SlashGear
• Archer Aviation is an early mover in eVTOLs with a distinctive approach: it plans not only to manufacture aircraft, but also to operate a global air taxi service. CMC Markets
• Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has committed to launching an air taxi service by 2026, and infrastructure work is already underway. Nasdaq
• Tokyo will be the first region to see phased passenger air taxi operations. Ground Transport Group
• By 2028-2030, several cities in Asia, China, parts of Africa, and the Middle East will have regular air taxi/eVTOL service offerings. OnlySky
• The Federal Aviation Administration expects air taxi service to start in 2028. Yahoo News
• The UK hopes to become the first European country to host regular autonomous air taxi routes - possibly linking London to popular holiday destinations by the early 2030s. FliegerFaust
• Reinvigorated electric air taxi developer Volocopter is confident that it can have four new aircraft types in service by 2030 on the back of its rescue earlier in 2025 by Austria's Diamond Aircraft. Flight Global
• Archer Aviation's stock rose sharply by 9.1% after the announcement that its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will serve as the cornerstone of a new air taxi service in Osaka Prefecture. eplaneai
• Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority, Joby Aviation, and Skyports Infrastructure have partnered to launch an electric air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027. Halldale Group

Last updated: 09 November 2025