DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

JOBY AVIATION AIR TAXI RIDES IN UAE AND DUBAI



                                                                Source:  Joby Aviation

  • California-based Joby Aviation is very close to launching air taxi services in the UAE and more.  Here's what we know
  • Joby just secured a 6-year deal to exclusively operate air taxis in the Saudi capital city of Dubai
  • It will also operate them in the United Arab Emirates
  • Joby is expected to be flying commercially in 2025
  • Operations will start first in Dubai
  • Skyports is designing and will build and operate 4 vertiports for Joby in Dubai
  • Joby's air taxi carries a pilot and 4 passengers
  • Its top speed is 200 mph
  • For passengers the air taxi can cut a 45-minute ride down to a 10-minute flight
  • Competition among top air taxi companies is increasing with several major players like Joby getting close to passenger service launches.

ASTON MARTIN BUILDS TREMENDOUS POWER INTO VANTAGE



                                                            Source:  Aston Martin

  • The 2025 Aston Martin Vantage just got a tremendous power boost.  Here's what we know:
  • New vehicle has an additional 128 hp or 656 hp total
  • That's much more than Porsche 911 Turbo S and Mercedes-AMG GT 63
  • 590 pd ft of torque
  • Brand new, plush interior
  • All new infotainment system
  • Exterior - aerodynamic and sleek
  • Accelerates from 0 to 60mph in 3.4 seconds
  • 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8
  • Deliveries start in Q2 2024
  • Starting price is $190,000.

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