[New] British-based Vertical Aerospace is partnering Japanese trading and investment firm Marubeni Corporation to plan an air taxi network across Japan and kickstart plans for piloted demonstration flights in the Osaka Bay area in 2026.
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[New] Regulatory frameworks for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations in Japan are still evolving, and significant infrastructure development will be necessary to support widespread air taxi services.
eplaneai
[New] For premium tourism and major events, the air taxi routes will facilitate rapid connections from urban centers such as Osaka to scenic destinations like Awaji Island and Shodoshima.
eplaneai
The early air taxi use cases Joby highlights, such as short haul premium commuter and airport routes via Blade, remain relatively niche, which could limit achievable load factors and pricing and cap revenue growth versus what the current valuation implies.
Simply Wall St
Archer's first air taxi service is expected to launch in Abu Dhabi in 2026.
Refresh Miami
Major players include Joby Aviation, which is planning to launch its drone-based air taxi service in the U.A.E. in 2026, which will see the construction of vertiports to act as hubs for lightweight, automated aircraft.
Bernard Marr
The Toyota-backed air taxi startup is seeking to double production by 2027 and secure U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in 2026.
The Peak
In December, Vertical Aerospace announced its intention to launch the United Kingdom's first eVTOL air taxi service during 2029.
Airforce Technology
Internationally, Wisk plans autonomous air taxi services in Brisbane, Montreal and additional cities around 2030, once certification and infrastructure are in place.
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Last updated: 15 February 2026
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