DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane JOBY AVIATION AIR TAXI RIDES IN UAE AND DUBAI Source: Joby Aviation California-based Joby Aviation is very close to launching air taxi services in the UAE and more. Here's what we know Joby just secured a 6-year deal to exclusively operate air taxis in the Saudi capital city of Dubai It will also operate them in the United Arab Emirates Joby is expected to be flying commercially in 2025 Operations will start first in Dubai Skyports is designing and will build and operate 4 vertiports for Joby in Dubai Joby's air taxi carries a pilot and 4 passengers Its top speed is 200 mph For passengers the air taxi can cut a 45-minute ride down to a 10-minute flight Competition among top air taxi companies is increasing with several major players like Joby getting close to passenger service launches. ASTON MARTIN BUILDS TREMENDOUS POWE