RTA, Joby Aviation successfully conduct first crewed eVTOL aerial taxi flight

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Joby Aviation have successfully conducted the first crewed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial taxi flight between Margham and Al Maktoum International Airport.

The RTA also announced 60 per cent completion of the first aerial taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport and the development of three new vertiports in partnership with Emaar, Atlantis The Royal, and Wasl.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Joby Aviation successfully conduct the first crewed electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial taxi flight between Margham and Al Maktoum International Airport. RTA also announced 60% completion of the first aerial taxi… pic.twitter.com/rICQFCuWuA

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The aerial taxi vertiports are being developed in collaboration with Skyports Infrastructure, the UK-based specialist in advanced air mobility infrastructure, in line with the highest international safety standards.

Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said they are steadily progressing towards the commercial launch of the aerial taxi service in 2026, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the city of the future and a global hub for innovative, sustainable urban mobility solutions supported by world-class infrastructure and a high quality of life.