Many companies, especially companies such as Boeing and Vertical Aerospace, continue to work on flying taxis. The United Arab Emirates has announced the date they plan to create a flying taxi network in Dubai. Here are the details…
Dubai gives date for flying taxi network
“We want our city to be the first place in the world with a fully developed flying taxi network,” the CEO of Skyports, which builds landing infrastructure for flying taxis, said Wednesday. “We will accelerate our work on this issue and build more landing infrastructure as soon as possible.” He stated:
Dubai plans to become the city leading the flying taxi future by completing a fully operational flying taxi network by 2026. Skyports first announced plans to build vertiports — these launch pads for air taxis — in February.
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The company plans to build four landing pads near Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai City Center and Dubai Marina. Making a statement about the locations, the company said, “These first locations will connect four of Dubai’s most popular and crowded areas and provide high-speed, zero-emission connectivity.” said.
Joby Aviation, a US startup that produces vehicles known as electric takeoff and landing vehicles, or eVTOLs, joined Skyports to promote the initiative, according to the statement.
The flying car industry is estimated to be worth $150 billion by 2035. The compact aircraft use electric power and their propellers are manufactured to be quieter than regular helicopters.
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