Global Scans · MSL: Flying Taxis · Weekly Summary

• [New] Joby Aviation, based in California, said it fears Beijing will seek to wrest control of the burgeoning industry by accelerating regulatory approvals for flying taxis. Yahoo News
• [New] Korean Air plans to purchase up to 100 Midnight aircraft as South Korea accelerates its urban air mobility ambitions. Zag Daily
• [New] If multiple eVTOL companies debut around 2026, early pricing power could be limited, stretching the time it takes for Joby to reach breakeven. Nasdaq
• [New] Archer Aviation's stock rose sharply by 9.1% after the announcement that its Midnight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft will serve as the cornerstone of a new air taxi service in Osaka Prefecture. eplaneai
• [New] By 2028 we may see commercial urban air mobility operations in several U.S. cities. BuyLakewoodRanch.com
• [New] As the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program advances, attention will remain focused on Archer, United Airlines, and their partners to demonstrate that electric air taxis can fulfill their promise of safe, quiet, and efficient urban mobility. eplaneai
• [New] The launch of DXV vertiports and the operation of eVTOL services will set a global benchmark for cities around the world, encouraging them to implement similar electric aviation solutions. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Through groundbreaking projects such as the Dubai International Vertiport and the introduction of forward-thinking regulations, the UAE is set to launch commercial electric air taxi services by 2026. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Early 2030s: Broader rollout in major metros with airport shuttles and premium routes; beginnings of regional eVTOL service as battery tech matures; cargo and medical missions normalize. Economy Insights
• [New] There will be up to 3,000 air taxis in operation worldwide by 2025. chinadailyhk
• [New] Joby expects FAA pilot testing to begin early 2026 as certification advances Joby Aviation Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection. Ainvest
• [New] By 2026, we will see the rise of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and air taxis. Travel And Tour World
• [New] Investor confidence remains strong, as evidenced by Archer's nearly 300% stock increase over the past year, supported by a $6 billion order backlog and expectations that scaling production will soon make air taxi services economically viable. eplaneai
• [New] Autonomous air taxis could redefine travel, though regulatory and infrastructure hurdles remain a challenge outside of China. Currently, by AT&T
• [New] High-net-worth investors target aviation equities amid geopolitical risks, focusing on eVTOL (37.2% CAGR) and SAF ($59.98 B 2034 projection) sectors. Ainvest
• [New] Flying taxis could soon become a reality, as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft edge closer to commercial use in Dubai. Yahoo News
• [New] Urban air mobility could hit $9 trillion by 2050. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Joby Aviation is designing an eVTOL craft that could help alleviate traffic congestion in big cities. Yahoo Finance
• [New] Dubai's partnership with Joby Aviation through 2030, combined with cutting-edge regulatory frameworks allowing eVTOL aircraft to share existing helicopter infrastructure, creates a pathway for commercial operations beginning as early as 2026. Infusive
• [New] Flying taxis could happen in big cities as soon as 2026, pending approval by the FAA, and one operator of airplane and helicopter landing sites is on the hunt for spots to launch and land air taxis. Govtech
• [New] The job creation potential is substantial and represents a new aviation career pathway, with projections for up to 60,000 eVTOL pilots needed globally by 2028-2030. Infusive

Last updated: 02 November 2025