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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

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.

Joby completes piloted air taxi flight over San Francisco Bay

Air Travel20 Mar 2026

Flight departed from Oakland International Airport and kicks off Joby’s 2026 Electric Skies Tour, a showcase timed to celebrate the US’ 250th anniversary.

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.

Türkiye partners to develop advanced air mobility framework

Air Travel10 Mar 2026

EHang is working with telecoms provider Türk Telekom and its tech subsidiary Argela to establish a digitally connected low altitude economy in Türkiye.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Archer named sole air taxi partner for LA sports commission

Air Travel03 Nov 2025

Partnership with Lasec will build on the company’s broader efforts to launch an air taxi network in LA, connecting key transportation corridors ahead of 2028.

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.

Air taxi service to launch in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027

Air Travel30 Sep 2025

The service is expected to start with inter-emirate corridor connecting Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah and will extend United Arab Emirates’ air mobility vision.

Joby to integrate Blade’s air mobility service into Uber app

Air Travel12 Sep 2025

Expanded global partnership lays the foundation for the introduction of Joby’s quiet, zero-emissions air taxi in key markets including Dubai, the UK and Japan.

Joby flies piloted eVTol air taxi between public airports

Air Travel18 Aug 2025

The electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft successfully operated with other aircraft in FAA airspace between Marina and Monterey in California.

Joby and Ana partner to deploy electric air taxis in Japan

Air Travel14 Aug 2025

The companies intend to establish a joint venture and plan to deploy more than 100 Joby EVTol aircraft within a new air taxi ecosystem, starting in Tokyo.

EHang UAV completes long-range intercity cargo flight

Logistics04 Aug 2025

The VT20 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft completed the 83km, 55-minute round trip cargo delivery flights between Zhuhai and Guangzhou in China.

Archer begins test flights in Abu Dhabi

Air Travel11 Jul 2025

Test operations will evaluate vertical take-off and landing performance in UAE-specific conditions, including high temperature, humidity and dust exposure.

Anshun City aims to advance low-altitude cultural tourism

Air Travel01 Jul 2025

Tourism company to purchase 50 eVTol aircrafts from EHang to support the growth of aviation and low-altitude sectors in China’s Guizhou province.

Archer raises $850m following Whitehouse eVTol executive order

Air Travel13 Jun 2025

Urban air mobility company Archer Aviation believes cross-industry collaboration will be the key to the success of the eVTol Integration Pilot programme.

Partnership to deliver smart vertiports for the “future of air transport”

Air Travel03 Jun 2025

With air travel volumes surging and cities seeking sustainable, efficient transport, the partners reckon advanced air mobility is poised to radically transform urban travel.

Air taxi provider chosen for LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Air Travel16 May 2025

Archer’s Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTol) will be integrated across the LA28 Games, transporting VIPs, fans and stakeholders.

How Hong Kong is leading smart city innovation through InnoEXSponsored by HKTDC

Special Reports03 Apr 2025

Discover how Hong Kong is leading smart city innovation and what to expect at InnoEX 2025, from AI to smart mobility and cybersecurity.

UK air taxi partnership announced by Joby and Virgin Atlantic

Air Travel26 Mar 2025

The partnership aims to offer short-range journeys, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport.

South Korean helicopter operator pre-orders 20 eVTol aircraft

Air Travel14 Mar 2025

Moviation currently operates Jamsil Heliport, a hub for air mobility in Seoul, making it an ideal launch point for future urban air mobility operations.

EHang carries out pilotless test flight in Mexico

Air Travel11 Mar 2025

Flight was made possible through coordination between AFAC, EHang, and its local partner, Air Mobility, which will help drive growth of Mexico’s AAM industry.

UAE maps advanced air mobility corridor

Air Travel19 Feb 2025

The move demonstrates the UAE’s commitment to deploy advanced transportation solutions and its aim to set a global benchmark for future urban mobility.

Paris to kick-off Volocopter eVTol operations in France

Air Travel18 Feb 2025

UAM specialist Volocopter and passenger flight services company Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services are progressing plans to bring eVTol services to France.

Vertiport concept design unveiled for Abu Dhabi AAM network

Air Travel17 Feb 2025

Vertiports will lay the foundation for a future-ready air mobility network, supporting both commercial eVTol passenger services and autonomous aerial logistics.

SkyDrive and JetSetGo team to develop eVTol routes in Gujarat

Air Travel30 Jan 2025

SkyDrive has established a strategic partnership with Gujarat with the aim of combatting the various issues affecting the transportation sector in India.

Copenhagen Helicopter and Crisalion team to progress advanced air mobility

Air Travel29 Jan 2025

One of the focuses will be to explore the feasibility of eVTol operations between the Danish island of Funen and the south-eastern islands of the region.

Chilean helicopter operator to lease five eVTol aircraft

Air Travel17 Jan 2025

The Cavorite X7 claims to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopters with twice the speed and up 75 per cent lower operating costs.

Agreement advances flying taxi operations in Abu Dhabi

Air Travel09 Dec 2024

Archer Aviation aims to be the first manufacturer of eVToL aircrafts in the Mena region and to launch commercial flying taxi operations in the emirate.

Plans unveiled for air taxi routes in South Carolina

Air Travel27 Nov 2024

SkyDrive and SAI Flight are collaborating with Greenville Downtown Airport to advance air-cargo, air-taxi, and emergency service use cases using eVTOL aircraft.

EHang completes debut passenger flight over Bangkok

Air Travel12 Nov 2024

With permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, it is also planning to conduct tests in various other regions such as Phuket and Koh Samui.

Atlantic Aviation prepares for eVTOL operations in New York

Air Travel21 Oct 2024

This project will include a utility upgrade and Atlantic expects to facilitate technology-agnostic eVTOL operations from the East 34th Street heliport.

Joint venture to progress advanced air mobility in Milan

Air Travel16 Oct 2024

Skyports Infrastructure, SEA Milan and 2i Aeroporti are partnering to help accelerate an AAM ecosystem across the Italian city and wider Lombardy region.

Advanced air mobility revenue to near $6bn by 2030

Air Travel02 Oct 2024

Juniper Research report recommends vendors exploring partnerships with existing mobility-as-a-service providers as a key early growth strategy in the sector.

EHang completes first electric air taxi flight in Brazil

Air Travel26 Sep 2024

The ongoing test and trial flight campaigns for the EH216-S in Brazil will allow EHang to accrue a vast amount of data, information, and operational experience.

Hyundai presents vision of human-centred smart city at WSCE

AI and Machine Learning03 Sep 2024

The group, debuting at World Smart City Expo 2024, depicts a future where technology is connected in three core aspects of the city: space, mobility and energy.

Osaka Metro signs agreement towards implementation of eVTOLs

Air Travel29 Aug 2024

Under this agreement, SkyDrive and Osaka Metro will explore detailed business plans and operations to determine how they can practically use eVTOL technology.

Archer Aviation unveils plans for LA air taxi network

Air Travel13 Aug 2024

Archer’s planned network includes take-off and landing locations at LA International Airport, Orange County, Hollywood Burbank, Long Beach, Van Nuys and more.

Volocopter advances plans for eVTOL operations in Paris

Air Travel09 Aug 2024

A crewed aircraft took flight from the inaugurated vertiport of the Aerodrome of Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole, built by Groupe ADP, the company’s Parisian partner.

Hong Kong advances plans for the low-altitude economy

Air Travel24 Jul 2024

KC Smart Mobility plans to purchase 30 units of the EHang EH216-S electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for operation in Hong Kong and Macau.

MoU signed to advance sustainable urban air mobility in France

Air Travel01 Jul 2024

The AMM and Economic Expansion Committee of Val d’Oise have signed a MoU to collaborate on advancing the sustainable urban air mobility sector in France.

Air taxi service plans 2025 launch in San Francisco Bay Area

News26 Jun 2024

Network is anticipated to provide connectivity to communities, allowing people to replace up to two-hour drives to cities around the bay with 20 minute flights.

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