Ride-hailing giant Uber has unveiled "Uber Air powered by Joby," allowing riders to book Joby Aviation's all-electric air taxis directly within the Uber app, as Joby prepares to carry its first passengers in Dubai later this year in what the partners describe as a major milestone in urban air mobility.

The integration allows riders to enter a destination in the Uber app's standard search bar, with Joby air taxi options appearing alongside conventional ride choices where applicable. The company said that "with a single tap, the app seamlessly connects and books every leg of the journey — including Uber Black pickup and drop-off" to and from the departure point.

Joby's aircraft seats up to four passengers and is flown by a certified commercial pilot. The company said the cabin features "comfortable seating with large windows with panoramic views of the city below from every seat," offering what it described as "a remarkable way to travel above the city and experience the next generation of flight."

The aircraft uses six tilting propellers to take off vertically before transitioning to forward flight, reaching speeds of up to 200 mph with a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. It has been engineered with multiple levels of redundancy and an acoustic profile the company says is "quiet enough to blend into the ambient sounds of a city's streets."

Before launching commercial operations in the United States, Joby must complete Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification. The company has logged more than 50,000 miles of flight tests across its fleet and says it has entered the final stage of the FAA certification process, which it described as reflecting "its safety-focused approach and steady progress toward carrying passengers."

Joby and Uber have worked together on urban air mobility since 2019. In 2021, Joby acquired Uber's Elevate division, which had helped establish the urban air mobility sector and develop demand simulation and multi-modal operations tools. Joby subsequently acquired Blade's passenger business, with plans to bring Blade's commercial helicopter service to the Uber app in 2026 as a precursor to the full electric air taxi rollout.

Target markets beyond Dubai include New York, Los Angeles, the United Kingdom, and Japan.