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Dubai to Launch World’s First Air Taxi: Joby Aviation S4 Unveiled at World Government Summit 2024

Dubai to have world’s first air taxi, agreements inked at World government summit 2024 The agreements pave the way for Dubai to pioneer the deployment of a city-wide electric aerial taxi service and vertiport network. At the heart of the initiative lies the Joby Aviation S4, an innovative aircraft designed to comfortably accommodate four passengers along with a pilot. Sporting six propellers and powered by four battery packs, the S4 boasts a maximum range of 161 km and a top speed of 321 km per hour. Its Vertical take-off and landing capabilities render it ideal for urban settings, minimizing the space requirements typical of conventional stations and reducing noise pollution compared to helicopters.

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