Happy Monday, folks —
We said it once and we’ll say it again: All Eyes on Dubai.
The Dubai Airshow kicked off this week, and one thing is obvious, the future of flight is stepping into the mainstream. And at the center of attention? eVTOLs.
Joby Aviation made history as the first eVTOL to fly at the Dubai Airshow, a milestone that shows how quickly The Aerial Economy is moving from concept to reality. What once lived in sci-fi art is now flying in front of world leaders and the biggest aerospace companies on the planet.
Why does Dubai matter?
Because this isn’t just an expo. It’s where real money moves. The 2021 show alone generated $72B in aircraft orders and long-term agreements.
But here’s the real unlock: Dubai isn’t bound by the FAA. The UAE can move faster, certify faster, and commercialize faster. It’s why eVTOL routes may launch in Dubai years before they fly paying passengers in the United States. The UAE wants to be first, and it’s building the regulatory runway to make it happen.
So when eVTOLs take center stage in Dubai, it’s not hype. It’s a preview of what’s to come.
Dubai isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting gun.
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Disclosure: This is not financial advice.
