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Dubai Opens World's First Vertiport for Air Taxis

Dubai has opened the world's first vertiport, specifically designed for commercial passenger transport using electric air taxis. The facility is named VDX and is located near Dubai International Airport.

This vertiport is set to become the main hub of the future urban air taxi network. A total of four such facilities are planned for Dubai. Three more are being built in the Dubai Marina area, near the Dubai Mall, and on Palm Jumeirah.

The four-story VDX occupies approximately 3100 square meters. It features two take-off and landing pads, charging infrastructure, and passenger lounges. The vertiport was built by Skyports Infrastructure and Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority.

Joby Aviation air taxi

American company Joby Aviation plans to handle the transport. Its electric aircraft are capable of reaching speeds of up to 320 km/h and covering up to 160 km on a single charge. The manufacturer also claims they are significantly quieter than conventional helicopters.

For example, a flight from Dubai Airport to Palm Jumeirah should take only about 10-12 minutes, whereas by car through congested roads, this journey could last almost an hour. Passengers will be able to book air taxis via a mobile application.

According to Skyports' estimates, once fully operational, the vertiport will be able to serve approximately 170,000 passengers per year. However, before commercial flights can begin, the certification of Joby aircraft still needs to be completed.

The first regular commercial flights in Dubai are planned to launch by the end of 2026. Going forward, authorities intend to expand the vertiport network and increase the number of electric air taxis.

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