1. Flying taxis have an airport in Dubai, now they just need permission to fly

Flying taxis have an airport in Dubai, now they just need permission to fly

Technology

  • A vertiport is an airport built for flying taxis. This one sits next to Dubai International Airport.
  • But nothing is flying yet. The building is ready, and the flying taxis are still waiting for approval.
  • It has four floors, two landing pads, fast charging and passenger areas. It can handle 1.7 lakh passengers a year.
  • A California company called Joby will run the air taxis.

Source: instagram.com

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