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Dubai’s First Crewed Air Taxi Flight Touches Down at Al Maktoum Airport

Dubai just made flying taxis a reality, completing its first crewed eVTOL flight from Margham to Al Maktoum Airport ahead of the big 2026 launch.

  • Publish date: Wednesday، 12 November 2025 Reading time: two min read
Dubai’s First Crewed Air Taxi Flight Touches Down at Al Maktoum Airport

Dubai just took a huge leap into the future with its first-ever crewed air taxi flight! The fully electric aircraft flew from Margham to Al Maktoum International Airport, marking a major milestone toward launching air taxi services in 2026.

The sleek eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft can fly up to 160 km on a single charge and reach 320 km/h, powered by six propellers and four battery packs. It carries four passengers plus a pilot—so yes, this futuristic ride is real, not sci-fi.

Sheikh Hamdan Says It’s Just the Beginning

Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the successful flight and shared updates on other upcoming transport projects—like the city’s first vertiport near Dubai International Airport.

“These innovations integrate transport networks and make Dubai more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly,” Sheikh Hamdan shared on X, highlighting how all these upgrades align with the goal of making Dubai the world’s best city to live and work.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) partnered with Joby Aviation Inc. for the test flight, which took off during the Dubai Airshow 2025. The next phase will expand trials to urban areas, in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority.

Vertiports, Rail Expansions, and The Future Loop

Dubai is also constructing its first Aerial Taxi Vertiport, developed by Skyports Infrastructure, near DXB. The four-level facility spans 3,100 square meters, with two floors of parking, two take-off pads, and air-conditioned lounges for passengers.

Beyond air taxis, the RTA’s Blue Line project will extend Dubai’s rail network to 131 km by 2029, adding more stations and trains for faster city travel.

And for those who prefer walking, the Future Loop Project—a 2 km architectural bridge—will link top landmarks like the Museum of the Future, DIFC, and World Trade Centre. It’s part of the Dubai Walk Master Plan, which aims to build over 3,000 km of walkways by 2040, pushing for a greener, more walkable city.

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