Heathrow to Canary Wharf in 8 MINUTES: Virgin Atlantic to launch a flying taxi service in the UK - with passengers whisked through the air at 200mph

If you're a weary Londoner, the idea of an eight minute journey from Heathrow to Canary Wharf might sound too good to be true. But it's set to become a reality, with the launch of a flying taxi service in Britain Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with Joby Aviation in a partnership that aims to offer 'seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK' Joby's electric air taxi features six tilting propellers that allow it to take off and land vertically. Initially, Virgin Atlantic and Joby will be offering journeys from hubs at London's Heathrow Airport and Manchester Airport, with a flight from Manchester Airport to Leeds expected to take just 15 minutes. Joby's electric air taxi features six tilting propellers that allow it to take off and land vertically. Best of all, this means the air taxi produces a fraction of the noise of today's helicopters, allowing it to land in quiet areas with minimal disruption The journey between Heathrow and Canary Wharf - which currently takes around 80 minutes by taxi - could be slashed to just eight minutes However, over time, this network could be extended to cities and communities throughout the UK.