Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• [New] InterGlobe Enterprises and US-based Archer Aviation plan to launch an all-electric air taxi service in India in 2026, that will carry passengers from Connaught Place in the national capital to Gurugram in Haryana in just 7 minutes. Daily Pioneer
• [New] Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company Archer Aviation has revealed it will begin trials of its air taxis in India next year as it builds up to launching commercial operations in 2026. Airport Technology
• [New] Joby Aviation plans to launch electric air taxis in Abu Dhabi, signing an MoU to develop urban air mobility in the UAE. Travel And Tour World
• [New] A British drone maker plans to launch air taxis in 2026 after raising a whopping $110 mn. TNW | Deep-Tech
• The launch of an all-electric air taxi service has the potential to stimulate economic growth and create new employment opportunities in India's aviation sector. Blogger
• EHang's partnership with the SAVI Cluster in Abu Dhabi has resulted in a major order for 100 aircraft, some of which will be used for logistics and firefighting, while others will be air taxis. Inceptive Mind
• A journey from Dubai International Airport to Palm Jumeirah could be slashed from 45 minutes by car to just 10 minutes by air taxi. DroneXL.co
• The partnership with Air Chateau is expected to further strengthen Archer's plans to commence air taxi operations in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai in 2026. Gulf Business
• It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding alongside the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to launch commercial air taxi operations across the United Arab Emirates by 2026. Electrek
• Joby Aviation, the startup developing electric air taxis, said it will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base in 2025 as part of the eVTOL company's AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force. Yahoo News
• Air taxis, drones, and other electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are expected to begin regular operation across UK skies in 2026 and ascend from there. DroneDJ
• Drones, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis may fly in the U.K. as soon as 2028. Flying Magazine
• Developers of air taxis - electrically-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically, or eVTOL - are moving quickly toward commercial operations, which could come as soon as 2025. Smart Cities Dive
• The MoU affirms a joint effort to launch an electric air taxi service utilizing Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft, which is on display at the Dubai Airshow, to the United Arab Emirates and wider region with the goal of beginning in 2026. Zawya
• Electron Aviation, a Dutch company, plans to launch its first electric air taxis in Holland in 2027, before bringing the 'sky-hailing service' to the UK. I Love South Africa
• The all-electric aircraft company has been given exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai by early 2026 for six years, in addition to other financial and operational support. compositesworld
• The air taxi manufacturer is working with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office to set up shop in the United Arab Emirates, with plans to build a new headquarters, add manufacturing capabilities, and launch commercial service in Abu Dhabi in 2026. Flying Magazine
• Bell Textron signed a bond with a uber elevate partner for developing eVTOL aircraft with multiple applications, including urban air taxis, and it will be commercialized by 2024. Reseach Dive
• Joby Aviation, a pioneer in developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, has inked a definitive agreement with Dubai's Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to introduce air taxi services in the Emirates by early 2026, with initial operations set to commence as early as 2025. AviTrader Publications Corp.
• AAM industry players expect FAA to require ADS-B on anything with people on board, including electric air taxis. Aerospace America
• Currently sitting in fifth place on the AAM Reality Index - and with a bullet - Archer is making steady progress in its mission to get fully certified electric air taxis into commercial service by 2025. New Atlas

Last updated: 05 May 2024