New electric air taxi prototype released

A Joby electric air taxi at the 2025 Dubai Airshow

Joby N544JX electric air taxi performs during the flying displays as part of Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central. Credit: AAP/EPA/ALI HAIDER

A company in the UK has unveiled a new prototype electric air taxi, promising to bring urban air transport to the masses. It's the next step in a globally burgeoning industry, for which the Australian aviation regulator is already planning. But, what are the challenges ahead?


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