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Joby Aviation Delivers First Production eVTOL to Dubai and Begins Piloted Flights

This milestone triggers FAA’s final inspection phase, supporting vertiport construction ahead of a 2026 air taxi launch.

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Two Joby air taxis (N541JX and N544JX) flying simultaneously in the skies over Marina, CA.
An electric air taxi by Joby Aviation flies near the Downtown Manhattan Heliport in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 12, 2023. REUTERS/Roselle Chen/File Photo

Overview

  • Joby Aviation delivered its first production eVTOL aircraft to Dubai on June 30 and immediately commenced piloted in-market flights as part of its commercial readiness program.
  • The company entered the FAA’s Type Inspection Authorization process, in which Federal Aviation Administration pilots will directly test the aircraft before granting certification.
  • Under a six-year exclusive operating agreement with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, Joby will run air taxi services from four planned vertiports, including Dubai International Airport and Palm Jumeirah.
  • Construction is underway at DXB, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai to integrate the eVTOL network into the city’s transport infrastructure for an early-2026 service debut.
  • Backed by Toyota investment and US Air Force testing, Joby’s six-rotor, five-seat eVTOL can reach 200 mph, fly 150 miles per charge and operate at noise levels 100 times lower than conventional aircraft.