Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• 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
• As electric air taxi services prepare for a potential launch as early as 2026, operators are actively securing landing sites throughout Los Angeles. eplaneai
• 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

Last updated: 16 November 2025