Uber to Launch Joby-Powered Air Taxis in Dubai with 4-Passenger EV VTOL
Uber unveiled Uber Air, integrating Joby Aviation’s four-passenger, all-electric VTOL air taxis into its app, with service scheduled to debut in Dubai later this year after 50,000 test miles and FAA certification. The announcement drove Uber shares up 2.7%, extending a 3% gain over the past week.
1. Partnership Launch
Uber Technologies launched Uber Air powered by Joby Aviation, enabling riders to book Joby’s four-passenger electric VTOL air taxis directly through the Uber app.
2. Service Deployment
The service is scheduled to debut in Dubai later this year, marking a concrete milestone in commercial urban air mobility integration.
3. Certification and Testing
Joby Aviation has completed over 50,000 miles of flight tests and entered the final stage of FAA certification to support U.S. rollout plans.
4. Investor Reaction
Uber shares rose 2.7% on the announcement and have climbed roughly 3% over the past week, extending a turnaround after a year-to-date decline.