Dubai’s First Crewed Air Taxi Has Landed At Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai just hit another massive milestone in its journey toward futuristic travel. The city’s first-ever crewed air taxi flight has officially taken off from Margham and landed at Al Maktoum International Airport, marking a historic step towards the official air taxi launch in 2026.

The announcement came straight from HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, after he reviewed the RTA’s latest transport and infrastructure projects.

In a post on X, Sheikh Hamdan revealed that ahead of next year’s air taxi launch, Dubai completed its first crewed eVTOL flight

He also announced that the city’s first vertiport, a special take-off and landing hub for air taxis, is already under development near Dubai International Airport.

Sheikh Hamdan added that these innovations align with Dubai’s mission to create a transport network that’s connected, pedestrian-friendly, and sustainable.

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Today, I reviewed the Roads and Transport Authority’s latest infrastructure and public transport projects aimed at enhancing quality of life in Dubai. Ahead of next year’s air taxi launch, the first crewed eVTOL flight took off from Margham and landed at Al Maktoum International… pic.twitter.com/CfOMZkqyX1

— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) November 11, 2025

Dubai’s air taxi journey began back in February 2023, when HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, joined Sheikh Hamdan to witness the signing of an agreement to launch the project. The Crown Prince then announced its first successful test flight!

 

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The initiative is led by Joby Aviation, a global leader in aerial taxi innovation, in collaboration with Skyports Infrastructure, which is responsible for designing and managing the vertiports.

Once officially launched, these air taxis will connect with Dubai’s wider public transport network. It’ll give commuters a fast, efficient, and eco-friendly way to travel across the city… minus the traffic!

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