Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• [New] Air taxi services from Joby, Archer and Volocopter will transform urban mobility in global cities. Science Sensei
• [New] Archer Aviation plans to introduce New York City to the eVTOL world with its first air-taxi hub. Robb Report
• As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve and training programs expand, the pathway to becoming an air taxi pilot in the UAE is expected to become increasingly accessible. eplaneai
• Joby Aviation has made considerable progress toward launching air taxi services in Dubai by 2026. eplaneai
• Innovations in AAM could lead to the launch of air taxi services in several spots worldwide, helping commuters to avoid traffic and get to their destinations faster. Yahoo Finance
• As Ukrinform reported, the American company Archer is testing in Dubai its electric eVTOL Midnight, which is planned to be used as an air taxi from 2026. #
• EHang's success in launching and scaling its air taxi service will depend on overcoming regulatory hurdles, achieving technological readiness, and maintaining competitive pricing. eplaneai
• Chinese air-taxi pioneer EHang has announced plans to commence commercial air taxi services from base airports across China within the next three years, with fares expected to start at approximately $28 per trip. eplaneai
• Archer Aviation, a company that is making air taxi prototypes, has bought a ground lease at an airport in the heart of Los Angeles that could allow it to one day serve one of the most congested cities in the United States. Daily Mail
• The Emirates has said it aims to start commercial electric air taxi services in 2026. The National
• A leading Chinese air-taxi company, EHang, plans to start offering services from base airports in China within three years at a price starting from $28 per trip. #

Last updated: 14 December 2025