Overview
- Joby delivered its first production eVTOL aircraft to Dubai under a six-year exclusive operating agreement with the Roads and Transport Authority.
- The company has commenced piloted vertical takeoff and landing test flights in the UAE as part of its in-market certification and market readiness.
- Construction of the first vertiport at Dubai International Airport has begun in partnership with Skyports Infrastructure to support planned air taxi operations.
- Joby is set to enter the FAA’s Type Inspection Authorization process, signaling the final phase of its US certification.
- Commercial air taxi services are slated to launch in Q1 2026 with routes designed to cut a 45-minute car journey to just 12 minutes.