Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• [New] The test flight, conducted by US-based Archer Aviation in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, is a critical step towards the planned commercial launch of air taxi services in early 2026. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Fourth-ranked Aerofugia, backed by Geely, targets certification of its AE200 air taxi in 2026. Beyond Horizons by Hui Ling
• [New] By 2035, an air taxi ride might cost only moderately more than a ground taxi for certain routes, due to higher utilization and load factors. TS2 Space
• [New] Archer aims for commercial launch in UAE: Air taxi company Archer Aviation hopes to launch commercial flights in the United Arab Emirates in 2025. CoMotion NEWS
• History was made as an eVTOL air taxi showcased its potential, completing its first flight between US airports under FAA regulations, marking a clear path to commercialization. StocksToTrade
• The Dubai air taxi vertiports will be state-of-the-art hubs developed in collaboration with Skyports, a UK-based leader in aerial mobility infrastructure, and Joby Aviation, a US-based expert in advanced electric air vehicles. RTA Fine Check
• Joby Aviation expects to begin carrying its first air taxi passengers in late 2025 or early 2026, marking an ambitious timeline for commercial operations. 100 KNOTS
• In summary, expect EASA certification around late 2024 or 2025, with commercial launch in Europe by 2025 - making VoloCity likely the first eVTOL air taxi to carry paying passengers (albeit just two at a time) in regular service. TS2 Space
• ANA Holdings intends to launch commercial air taxi services across Japan from 2027, as part of its partnership with US electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation. Flight Global
• As per Archer, Dubai will start providing commercial electric air taxi services by the end of 2025 and New York is not far off the mark. Techi
• By 2026, the world's first citywide air taxi network will take off in the UAE. Campaign Middle East
• The initial tests of the electric air taxi service in Dubai will begin at the end of 2025 or early 2026. Zamin.uz
• India targets trial air taxi operations in 2026, with ongoing partnerships like Sarla Aviation's Shunya and The ePlane Company advancements. VisaVerge
• The much-anticipated air taxi service that reduces the travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi to just 10 - 20 minutes will be launched by the end of 2025. Air taxis to be launched in Dubai by year-end: Ticket f
• The air taxi services will be limited to the US, with hopes to expand globally. Travel And Tour World
• Archer Aviation Inc. partnered with a local airline in UK to launch a pilot air taxi service by 2027. Mobility Foresights

Last updated: 14 September 2025