Electric aircraft developer Joby Aviation signed an agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) and Skyports Infrastructure, an aerospace component manufacturing firm on Sunday, to launch air taxi services in the Emirates by early 2026, targeting initial operations by 2025.
The firm said this deal was signed at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, acquiring rights to operate air taxis in Dubai for six years. Additionally, securing support from RTA includes financial mechanisms, for the entry and maturing of service operations in Dubai.
The collaboration looks to encompass several areas to work including customer journey design, stakeholder engagement, and integration of Joby’s service into Dubai’s broader public transport network, said the firm.
Joby and RTA have been working closely with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE, said California-based firm, to build a regulatory framework based on federal aviation administration (FAA) standards with additional company testing and analysis.
This is alongside a high level of regulatory oversight as well as an ongoing operational review process to ensure continued safety for early operations.
“Today’s landmark agreement delivers on all three ingredients required to successfully launch an air taxi service – a definitive path to operations, well-placed infrastructure supported by dedicated partners, and an aircraft with the capacity and range to deliver meaningful journeys,” said JoeBen Bevirt, Executive Chief of Joby.
Aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation specializes in the innovation of electric aircraft manufacturing, which is a faster, cleaner, way to commute. The firm also works on electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aircraft manufacture, urban air mobility, sustainable transportation and more.
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