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Dubai Airshow 2025 to Spotlight Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Innovation

Dubai set to debut electric flying taxi services as industry leaders gather for global showcase

Dubai, UAE – The Dubai Airshow 2025, taking place from 17–21 November at Dubai World Central, will place Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at the forefront of global aviation. The event will bring together industry pioneers, innovators, and policymakers for the largest and most diverse AAM showcase to date.

Global Industry Participation
Over 1,500 exhibitors from around the world will participate, featuring more than 200 aircraft and 12 conference tracks with over 350 expert speakers. The event will highlight aircraft, infrastructure, and regulatory developments poised to redefine air travel, with Dubai preparing to launch electric flying taxi services as early as 2026.

The AAM Pavilion will be a key attraction, showcasing full-scale eVTOLs and drones capable of taking flight beyond the exhibition floor. Attendees can expect major announcements, aircraft reveals, and breakthrough technologies, alongside panel debates and networking opportunities designed to accelerate the sector’s commercial growth.

On the Aviation Mobility Stage, companies like Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and Inventechs will lead discussions on the future of flight. Archer and Joby will present their latest aircraft developments and market strategies, while exhibitors Autocraft, Eanan, and WeFly will display innovations driving their next growth phase.

Anthony Khoury, General Manager – UAE at Joby Aviation, said: “The Dubai Airshow’s focus on AAM reflects the UAE’s leadership in a new era of flight. We are proud to showcase our progress toward quiet, clean, and fast air travel.”

Waleed Alblooshi, Director of Corporate Communications at K2, added: “Through Autocraft, we are demonstrating how eVTOL innovation can transform urban mobility, support sustainability goals, and inspire the next generation of Emirati talent. Our vertiport-style booth will give visitors a first-hand experience of the future of travel.”

New Participants and Regional Growth
First-time AAM exhibitors, including Sarla Aviation from India and TransFuture Aviation from China, will join the programme, reflecting rapid progress in infrastructure, regulation, and certification across the region.

H.E. Saif Mohammed Al-Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority, will open the AAM programme, presenting the nation’s roadmap for connected and sustainable airspace. Other highlights include CEO addresses from Adam Goldstein (Archer Aviation) and JoeBen Bevirt (Joby Aviation), along with insights from Omran Malek of Abu Dhabi Investment Office.

Skyports, the world’s leading vertiport developer, will highlight the critical role of infrastructure in AAM growth. Damian Kysely, Head of EMEA at Skyports Infrastructure, said: “With our first commercial vertiport under construction near Dubai International Airport and additional sites in progress, the Dubai Airshow provides the perfect platform to demonstrate the importance of vertiports in a thriving AAM ecosystem.”

Dubai Airshow 2025 is set to be a landmark event for AAM, offering a global stage for innovation, industry collaboration, and the UAE’s vision for the future of aviation.