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Joby Aviation Launches Piloted eVTOL Demonstration Flights in Dubai

Demonstration flights from Dubai’s emerging vertiports signal in-market readiness for an early-2026 launch under Joby’s six-year operating agreement.

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Two Joby air taxis (N541JX and N544JX) flying simultaneously in the skies over Marina, CA.
Joby Aviation S4 eVTOL air taxi in Dubai UAE

Overview

  • Joby delivered its first production eVTOL to Dubai in June under a six-year exclusive agreement with the city’s Roads and Transport Authority.
  • The company completed the inaugural piloted test flights of its five-seat, six-rotor air taxi in the emirate late last month.
  • Trials are now underway from four planned vertiports, including Dubai International Airport and Palm Jumeirah.
  • Joby has initiated the FAA’s Type Inspection Authorization, marking the final certification stage before U.S. commercial passenger operations.
  • Its zero-emission aircraft reaches 200 mph, travels about 150 miles per charge and aims to cut the DXB–Palm Jumeirah journey to roughly 12 minutes.