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Dubai Unveils First Flying Taxi Station by 2026

4/17/2026

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  • Dubai unveiled its first purpose-built flying taxi station, announced by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, with commercial operations planned by the end of 2026.
  • The facility spans 3,100 square meters.
  • It has two landing pads and dedicated charging infrastructure near Dubai International Airport.
  • Joby Aviation will operate under a six-year exclusive agreement and aims to serve up to 170,000 passengers annually, despite regional tensions after attacks from Iran.