Sheikh Mohammed witnesses the signing of the agreement between Dubai RTA and Joby Aviation. Dubai Media Office
The Joby Aviation aircraft will cut the journey from Dubai Airport to Palm Jumeirah from 45 minutes to 10 minutes. Dubai Media Office
Vertiports will allow the aircraft to land in city locations. Dubai Media Office
The initial network will include four vertiports located by Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, inspects the Joby Aviation aircraft. Dubai Media Office
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The vertiport certification and approval process has begun with the authorities in the UAE. Photo: Skyports
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, inspects Joby Aviation's aircraft. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed witnesses the signing of the agreement between Dubai RTA and Joby Aviation. Dubai Media Office
The Joby Aviation aircraft will cut the journey from Dubai Airport to Palm Jumeirah from 45 minutes to 10 minutes. Dubai Media Office
Vertiports will allow the aircraft to land in city locations. Dubai Media Office
The initial network will include four vertiports located by Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Marina. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, inspects the Joby Aviation aircraft. Dubai Media Office
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/Y2EI3IUVNJAULAIFH5IYFTW3DA.jpg?smart=true&auth=3c4968964ee45e81423055f126e26d38cc12252f8d2c1b3cc7dddb3e18596333&width=400&height=225)
The vertiport certification and approval process has begun with the authorities in the UAE. Photo: Skyports
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, inspects Joby Aviation's aircraft. Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed witnesses the signing of the agreement between Dubai RTA and Joby Aviation. Dubai Media Office
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Journey from Dubai Airport to the Palm Jumeirah is expected to be cut from 45 minutes to 10 minutes
Neil Halligan
11 February, 2024
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