There's a groundbreaking development unfolding in the realm of technology. Joby Aviation, a US-based company, has taken the first step towards a historic turning point in aircraft production. The company, which develops air taxis for commercial passenger services, has announced the commencement of mass production of these air taxis. Initially, the air taxis are planned to be used for transportation from city centers to airports in four countries.
Science fiction movies are gradually becoming reality. Flying cars are slowly making their way into our lives, and we are set to use flying taxis first. The UAE is planned to be the first country to utilize these air taxis. Currently, there are two different companies preparing to operate in Dubai.
A local technology company, in partnership with the Chinese manufacturer EHang and Cluster 2 Airports, is expected to launch autonomous air vehicles in the near future, marking the world's first use of flying taxi services. Under the agreement, EHang's autonomous aircraft will operate at 22 airports managed by Cluster 2. With the introduction of air taxis, travel times are anticipated to be more than halved.
Another company gearing up to operate in Dubai is the US-based Joby Aviation.
It is known that Joby Aviation is planning to launch their air taxis in Dubai, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The company recently announced the commencement of serial wing production for air taxis at their Dayton facility, located near Dayton International Airport. Joby aims to produce 15,000 wings annually for this project.
Upon completion of production, a test flight is anticipated to take place next year. Moreover, it is reported that Joby's facility in Dayton has the capacity to produce up to 500 aircraft per year.