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UK Air Taxi Service – Transforming Urban Travel by 2025 with Virgin Atlantic and Joby

Sam AllcockBy Sam AllcockMarch 17, 2025Updated:July 2, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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The UK is set to embrace a new era of urban mobility as Virgin Atlantic partners with Joby Aviation to launch an electric air taxi service by 2025. This innovative collaboration promises rapid, sustainable travel between key locations, such as flying from Heathrow to Canary Wharf in just 8 minutes.

How Will the Service Work?

Joby’s fully electric, six-rotor aircraft can carry five passengers, including a pilot, and combines vertical takeoff with forward flight using tilt rotors. Key features include:

  • Top speed: 200 mph
  • Range: 150 miles on a single charge
  • Noise reduction: 100 times quieter than traditional planes

Passengers will book flights via the Virgin Atlantic app or website, with co-branded aircraft showcasing both companies’ logos.

Regulatory Challenges Ahead

Before launching, Joby must secure type certification, ensuring its aircraft meets strict safety standards. The company is nearing approval in the US, with passenger flights expected by late 2025 or early 2026. Meanwhile, the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is adapting regulations for eVTOL aircraft, focusing on charging infrastructure and airspace management.

Redefining Short-Haul Travel

The service aims to slash travel times across the UK, with routes like:

  • Manchester to Leeds in 15 minutes
  • Heathrow to Canary Wharf in 8 minutes

Fares are expected to rival premium ground ridesharing services, making it an affordable alternative to taxis and trains.

Virgin Atlantic’s Role

Unlike other investors, such as Delta Air Lines (£200 million) and Toyota (£500 million), Virgin Atlantic is not providing financial backing. Instead, it will focus on operational support and customer bookings. This positions the airline at the forefront of the growing eVTOL market, despite challenges faced by competitors like Lilium, which recently encountered insolvency issues.

A Sustainable Future for Urban Mobility

Joby has made significant progress, delivering aircraft to the US Air Force for testing and securing regulatory milestones. While potential policy changes under the Trump administration could delay timelines, the partnership highlights a bold step toward reducing congestion and carbon emissions while offering faster city travel.

With Virgin Atlantic and Joby leading the way, the UK air taxi service could revolutionise urban transport by 2025, blending speed, sustainability, and convenience.

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