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Dubai has unveiled the world's first dedicated air taxi station near Dubai International Airport, a significant step towards making flying taxis a practical mode of transport. This "vertiport" facility, designed for electric eVTOL aircraft, is set to launch commercial operations by late 2026, promising to drastically reduce travel times across the city.

Indian eVTOL manufacturer, The ePlane Company, has partnered with Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group to deploy eVTOL air-taxis and air-ambulances across key markets such as India, UAE, Thailand, and Indonesia. This partnership combines ePlane's advanced technology with Empire's expertise in aviation management, aiming to revolutionize urban air mobility.

A subsidiary of Indian engineering giant L&T will develop an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi jointly with Texas-based aerospace company, Jaunt Air Mobility.

US aerospace company Jaunt Air Mobility has decided to set up a final assembly unit for eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxis in India before the end of this decade.

Eve Air Mobility (EAM), founded by Brazilian aerospace major Embraer, has tied up with Gurugram-based Fly Blade India to bring its electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOLs) or air taxis to the country within the next five years.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is advancing plans to introduce air taxis in India by 2026. It has released guidelines for vertical take-off and landing aircraft and vertiports. IndiGo's parent company has ordered up to 200 air taxis from Archer, targeting launches in India or the UAE, depending on regulatory preparedness.

Morgan Stanley analyst suggests Tesla could leverage its AI, battery, and manufacturing expertise to enter the eVTOL market, potentially revolutionizing urban transport. While Tesla hasn't shown immediate interest due to existing commitments, the US government is keen on supporting the growth of flying cars. The eVTOL market faces challenges like financial difficulties and achieving full autonomy for commercial viability.

Archer Aviation, a California-based electric air taxi company backed by Boeing, United Airlines, and Stellantis, plans to provide urban air mobility in Indian cities by the end of the decade. The company's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, Midnight, is set to enter commercial service in the US in 2025.

InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo, plans to launch an all-electric taxi air service in India in partnership with Archer, a US-based eVTOL aircraft-maker. The service aims to improve urban mobility by providing a low-noise, sustainable, and cost-competitive alternative to ground transportation. The companies also plan to explore other use cases for electric aircraft, including cargo, logistics, and emergency services. The goal is to reduce urban congestion in India's largest cities and provide efficient transportation solutions for the growing population.

Collaboration between InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer introduces e-VTOL flying taxis in Indian cities. Competitive pricing, FAA and DGCA approvals pending, manufacturing in Georgia, and expansion plans for UAE, Chennai, and Hyderabad.

Engineering & tech solutions provider Cyient has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japanese electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive Inc. The urban air mobility (UAM) market, which is estimated to grow to around $25-30 billion by 2030, offers a seamless, secure and rapid mode of transportation that can help help mitigate the challenges facing urban areas thanks to rising urbanisation, growing population and e-commerce boom, Cyient said on Friday.

Chinese drone maker EHang has received safety approval certification from China's aviation authority for its unmanned passenger copters. The certification, known as 'type certification,' was granted for EHang's 216-S model, which can carry two passengers at speeds of 130 km/h for a range of 30 km. However, the company still needs an operation permit before commercial activities can commence.

In a major push to its urban air mobility plans of developing air taxis with an L&T arm and make them in India too, Indian-American Dr Chirinjeev Kathuria-founded aerospace and defence company AIRO Group has entered into an agreement and plan of merger with Kernel Group Holdings to list on NASDAQ.

India is preparing for urban air mobility with the aviation ministry working on a project favored by PM Narendra Modi. DGCA is setting up committees for air taxis in major cities by 2026, in collaboration with InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer Aviation.

Dubai has successfully conducted its first crewed electric air-taxi flight. This marks a significant step towards launching commercial air-taxi services by 2026. The flight demonstrated vertical take-off, cruise, and landing. Passengers will soon experience fast city travel, with services expected to be competitive with taxis. Qatar also recently trialed an unmanned eVTOL flight.

U.S. carrier United Airlines Holdings Inc said on Thursday it would invest $15 million in air-taxi maker Eve Air Mobility and ordered 200 aircraft from the Embraer -owned startup.

If things go as planned, airports in the country will soon see the introduction of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.