Dubai To Get Flying Taxis by 2026
Dubai To Have Flying Taxis by 2026
Exciting news from Dubai! Skyports Infrastructure has received approval from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for their innovative vertiport design. Together with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Joby Aviation, they presented their vision for the future of air mobility infrastructure at the World Government Summit. This is a significant step towards creating a high-speed, zero-emissions vertiport network in Dubai, which is set to launch by 2026. ο»Ώ
Who is Joby Aviation?
Who is Joby Aviation? Joby Aviation is a California-based aviation company that specializes in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company was founded in 2009 with the goal of creating an aircraft that would be able to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, but fly much faster and more quietly, with zero emissions. Joby's aircraft design features a tilting wing and multiple electric motors, which enable it to take off and land like a helicopter, and then transition to forward flight like a conventional airplane. Joby Aviation has been developing their aircraft technology for over a decade and has recently achieved a significant milestone by completing the second stage of the Federal Aviation Administration's aircraft type certification process. The company is now working with partners to bring their eVTOL aircraft to market and create a sustainable and efficient mode of air travel for the future.
What about Australia?
It's not just Dubai that's getting in on the action! Australia is also planning to develop an air mobility infrastructure, and it's expected to revolutionize the way we travel. With this ambitious project, Australia is set to become a global leader in aerial mobility, making it easier, faster, and more sustainable for people to move around. We can't wait to see what the future holds for air travel!
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