Dubai Airshow’s flying display to feature air taxis for the first time

The Dubai Airshow 2025, scheduled from November 17 to 21 at Dubai World Central, is set to make history with its first-ever live demonstration of electric air taxis. This groundbreaking feature highlights the event’s expanded focus on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), a sector that integrates electric propulsion, automated flight systems, and innovative air traffic frameworks to revolutionize urban transportation. The air taxis, known as eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft), will offer attendees a glimpse into the future of city commutes, where such vehicles could become a staple of everyday travel. This year’s Airshow promises to be the most ambitious yet, featuring over 200 aircraft across commercial, private, and military categories — the largest lineup in the event’s history. Notable debuts include China’s COMAC C919 and C929, Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-219ER. The event will also bring together more than 1,500 exhibitors, 490 delegations, and 350 speakers from nearly 100 countries, solidifying its position as a global hub for aviation innovation. Tim Hawes, Managing Director at Informa Markets, emphasized that the inclusion of eVTOLs transcends mere aircraft display; it represents the convergence of vision, technology, and collaboration to shape the future of air mobility.