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.