Global Scans · Air taxi · Weekly Summary

• [New] Texas plans regional air taxi routes connecting Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. Low Altitude Economy
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• 2026 will be the year its air taxi begins flying passengers. Yahoo Finance
• Joby Aviation, an aviation company, is developing an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft that will operate as an air taxi. CyberNews
• The phased deployment of air taxi services in Saudi Arabia will begin with a series of pilot test flights. Travel And Tour World

Last updated: 22 March 2026