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  • [New] Joby Aviation will begin offering commercial air taxi service in 2026, before it is fully certified - but not in California. Monterey County NOW
  • [New] The Texas Department of Transportation will be involved with four industry partners in supporting regional flights connecting Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and eventually Houston with air taxi networks expanding from each city. Fox Business
  • [New] Air taxi rides are projected to cost between 200 and 300 yuan ($ 28-$ 42), making them more expensive than premium rides on China's DiDi platform but still more affordable than luxury-class transfers. eplaneai
  • Texas plans regional air taxi routes connecting Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. Low Altitude Economy
  • As the Brisbane 2032 Games approach, the collaboration between Alt Air, Eve Air Mobility, and Skyports represents a significant step toward mainstreaming air taxi operations in Australia. eplaneai
  • US regulators have recently introduced new rules for powered-lift aircraft, creating a regulatory framework that could eventually allow air taxi services to operate commercially. Elite Traveler
  • Volocopter, in turn, has since been taken over by a Chinese conglomerate and, after insolvency and restructuring, is now aiming for type certification of its VoloCity passenger air taxi by the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA for 2027. heise online
  • Key opportunities lie in vehicle manufacturing, airspace management, and regulatory frameworks, with commercial air taxi services expected by 2026-2028. GlobeNewswire
  • Archer Aviation plans to debut its integration at recently acquired Hawthorne airport in central Los Angeles, which is expected to be its operational hub for planned LA air taxi network operations. Morningstar, Inc.
  • First commercial air taxi services are expected in 2026-2028, initially at premium price points with limited route networks. GlobeNewswire

Last updated: 29 March 2026



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