Joby's electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, with a journey from Dubai International to Palm Jumeirah expected to take just 10 minutes.

A new project will not only advance the certification of eVTOL aircraft but support the creation of operational protocols and the building of regulatory frameworks.

The UAE is accelerating a drive designed to ensure that all the country's helicopter landing sites become officially approved to international standards.