Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• [New] Initial air taxi routes in Los Angeles will focus on high-demand corridors such as LAX Airport to Santa Monica (15 km, 8 min); LAX Airport to Hollywood (22 km, 10 min); Downtown LA to Pasadena (18 km, 9 min). eVTOL.Travel
• [New] Air taxi services are expected to launch commercially in select cities within the next 1-3 years, while personal ownership of roadable aircraft is likely 5-10 years or more out. Day Spring Management
• AutoFlight has completed a heterogeneous three-aircraft formation flight with the V5000 Matrix, a 5-metric-ton electric aircraft that could push eVTOL technology well beyond the urban air taxi niche. New Atlas
• Platform users in Dubai could hail rides on Joby Aviation's electric air taxi as soon as in 2026. National Defense Transportation Association
• Osaka prefectural and municipal governments, Osaka Metro, air taxi operator Soracle and Marubeni have formed a consortium to commercialize Osakako Vertiport, a dedicated eVTOL facility on the shoreline of Osaka Bay planned to be operational from 2028. Aviation Week Network
• Air taxi fares in London are expected to range from $3 to $6 per mile during initial operations, comparable to premium ride-sharing services. eVTOL.Travel
• Uber users in Dubai could hail flights on Joby Aviation's electric air taxi as soon as in 2026. National Defense Transportation Association
• Internationally, countries like Japan are preparing to launch commercial AAM operations as early as 2027-28, underscoring a global race to establish automated air taxi services. eplaneai

Last updated: 21 June 2026