Future Transport

eVTOL Air Taxis Take Off in 2026

By Sylvie Pipkin Editorial • August 19, 2026 • 6 min read
eVTOL air taxi

Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 30 minutes by air. Joby Aviation launched commercial service in Dubai July 2026; Archer follows in LA Q4.

Certification Done

FAA Part 135 and EASA SC-VTOL certified Joby S4 — 250 km range, 320 km/h, 4 passengers, 50 dB (quieter than helicopter).

Air taxi vertiport
Vertiports atop malls and airports — image via CDN

Regulation: Autonomous eVTOL next step, but pilot onboard for now due to public trust.