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Dubai vertiport reaches completion for future air taxi launch

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Dubai vertiport reaches completion for future air taxi launch

Dubai vertiport reaches completion for future air taxi launch

Air Travel20 Apr 2026

The first of four vertiports in Dubai’s air taxi network has reached its completion milestone with initial operations targeted to commence before end of 2026.

Joby teams to prepare US airspace for electric flight

Joby teams to prepare US airspace for electric flight

Air Travel08 Apr 2026

Partnership combines Joby’s electric air taxi with ASI’s Flyways AI platform to enable scaled electric flight operations in the US’ National Airspace System.

Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot

Proposals selected for US advanced air mobility pilot

Air Travel11 Mar 2026

Eight pilot projects announced by Federal Aviation Administration will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft.

Uber to launch in-app booking for Joby air taxis in Dubai

Uber to launch in-app booking for Joby air taxis in Dubai

Air Travel26 Feb 2026

Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year, marking a milestone in the Joby-Uber partnership to bring multimodal transportation to global cities.

eVTOL passenger aircraft market is set for long-term growth

eVTOL passenger aircraft market is set for long-term growth

Air Travel30 Jan 2026

Report predicts electric aircraft and eVTOLs will enable new connectivity within large urban areas, between cities, as well as from rural regions to cities.

Joby and Metropolis partner to develop 25 vertiports

Joby and Metropolis partner to develop 25 vertiports

Air Travel05 Jan 2026

Planned vertiports will be selected across Metropolis’ portfolio in early electric air taxi markets in the US and will utilise computer vision technology.

Archer Aviation moves to launch air taxi trials in US cities

Archer Aviation moves to launch air taxi trials in US cities

Air Travel18 Dec 2025

Trials fall under under White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, which is intended to bring together stakeholders to establish early eVTOL operations.

Archer Aviation plans electric air taxi network in Miami

Archer Aviation plans electric air taxi network in Miami

Air Travel08 Dec 2025

Air taxi network would connect Miami, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, with safe, low-noise electric flights dramatically reducing travel times.

Urban air mobility firm launches European sandbox

Urban air mobility firm launches European sandbox

Air Travel20 Nov 2025

Volocopter will validate operational readiness and support type certification for both its VoloCity and the VoloXPro aircraft through point-to-point missions.

Plans unveiled for first Abu Dhabi hospital vertiport

Plans unveiled for first Abu Dhabi hospital vertiport

Air Travel09 Oct 2025

Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi plans to develop the hospital vertiport with Archer Aviation under General Civil Aviation Authority’s hybrid conversion framework.

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The company will build and operate a smart city platform with citywide network connectivity for the Qatar city using advanced AI and data-driven technologies.

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Find out how Sunderland is repositioning itself as a leading smart city – using digital infrastructure and low-carbon innovation to build a resilient, future-focused economy in the latest SmartCitiesWorld City Profile.

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Trend Report: Planning and operating thriving cities – innovation for smarter urban living

Trend Series

Download our latest report to uncover how artificial intelligence is being used to support cities in how they plan and operate city services to ensure they are vibrant, sustainable and economically thriving modern spaces.

Latest Webinar

Trend Report Panel Discussion (21 May): Operating smarter: using digital twins and AI to reshape urban infrastructure management

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Discover how AI-powered digital twins are transforming urban infrastructure and how these innovations can improve efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Latest Podcast

Cities Thriving on Lighting, Episode 2 – Simplicity by design in smart lighting

Podcasts

Discover the technology and considerations behind how cities can turn existing streetlight networks into secure, interoperable, and future‑proof infrastructure in the second episode of Cities Thriving on Lighting.

Latest Urban Exchange Podcast

Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

Urban Exchange Podcast

Tune in for the latest Urban Exchange where we get a first-hand account of city resilience measures from Quezon City following unexpected extreme rainfall.

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