Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026
Dubai Commercial Launch
Target date for the first commercial air taxi operations in Dubai.
Uber Air Unveiled
Uber officially announces the launch of Uber Air powered by Joby Aviation.
Elevate Acquisition
Joby acquires Uber Elevate, and Uber invests $75M into Joby Aviation.
Initial Partnership
Uber and Joby Aviation begin working together on urban air mobility solutions.
Uber has officially unveiled Uber Air, a collaboration with Joby Aviation that integrates all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) taxis directly into the Uber app. The service is slated for a commercial debut in Dubai later this year, marking a significant milestone in the transition to multi-modal urban air mobility.
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