Joby Aviation carries out region's first air taxi test flight Dubai - in pictures

  • Joby Aviation carries out the region's first electric air taxi test flight in Dubai. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Joby Aviation carries out the region's first electric air taxi test flight in Dubai. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The aircraft will be able to carry four passengers, as well as a pilot, with the service set to be introduced in Dubai in 2026.
    The aircraft will be able to carry four passengers, as well as a pilot, with the service set to be introduced in Dubai in 2026.
  • The aircraft can travel at up to 320kph.
    The aircraft can travel at up to 320kph.
  • Pilot Peter Wilson discusses the technology used by the aircraft in Dubai.
    Pilot Peter Wilson discusses the technology used by the aircraft in Dubai.
  • Didier Papadopoulos, of Joby Aviation, discusses the company's aims for its services in the UAE.
    Didier Papadopoulos, of Joby Aviation, discusses the company's aims for its services in the UAE.
  • The service is to be 'widely accessible' using a smartphone app, the company has said.
    The service is to be 'widely accessible' using a smartphone app, the company has said.
  • The air taxi is capable of a vertical take-off and landing, and can travel up to 160km.
    The air taxi is capable of a vertical take-off and landing, and can travel up to 160km.
  • Flights have been monitored at Joby's test centre in Dubai.
    Flights have been monitored at Joby's test centre in Dubai.