Dubai’s air taxi rollout is getting attention in the foreign press, with Reuters reporting on Joby Aviation’s first test flight in the emirate and the city’s plans to integrate electric air taxis into its transport network. “We want to change the way people commute,” Joby’s UAE GM Anthony Khoury said, noting that a flight from DXB to Palm Jumeirah could take just 12 minutes, versus 45 minutes by car. The firm aims for broad accessibility, though early pricing will likely cater to premium travelers. Reuters also flagged regulatory and infrastructure hurdles ahead.

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REFRESHER- The California-based firm signed a six-year agreement with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority last year to launch commercial services by early 2026. The pair completed the region’s first Joby test flight earlier this week.

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