Electrek

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has signed a definitive agreement with the government of Dubai to begin air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sweetened by the exclusive rights to aerial operations in the country’s capital for six years.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has signed a definitive agreement with the government of Dubai to begin air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sweetened by the exclusive rights to aerial operations in the country’s capital for six years.

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Teslarati

APRIL 24, 2023

Tesla received a large order for Model 3s from an Emirati taxi company, Arabia Taxi Dubai, helping the company to cut its carbon footprint. Now, a Dubai-based taxi company is also looking to capitalize on the cut-cutting opportunity. With this new purchase, it looks to double down on that lead.

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Electrek

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Less than a month after announcing plans to implement commercial air taxi services in the UAE, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has signed a separate agreement with InterGlobe Enterprises to bring its zero-emissions aircraft mobility to India, pending regulatory approvals.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 5, 2024

The eVTOL air taxi manufacturer has received Part 135 certification from the FAA – a vital certificate to begin commercial flights – and Archer is now one of two air taxi companies worldwide to confirm the receipt of one. In the fall of 2023, Archer announced plans to launch eVTOL air taxi services across the United Arab Emirates.

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Baua Electric

MAY 5, 2024

California-based Archer’s taxi-cum-plane is called e-VTOL, short for electrical vertical takeoff and landing. California-based Archer’s taxi-cum-plane is called e-VTOL, short for electrical vertical takeoff and landing. An air taxi (per passenger) will cost up to 1.5 Flyovers aren’t enough.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 6, 2024

An air taxi (per passenger) will cost up to 1.5 India’s aviation authorities will also lay out the technical aspects that air taxis will need to meet to fly in the country. Everything will be in place for the air taxis to take off in India by 2026. Archer hopes to start operations in the US, with New York and Chicago, next year.

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