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Technik·29.04.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Joby Aviation Conducts Historic Electric Air Taxi Demo Flight from JFK to Manhattan

Joby Aviation completed its first electric air taxi demonstration flight from JFK Airport to Manhattan’s West 30th Street heliport, a 14-minute journey marking a milestone for advanced air mobility. The aircraft, featuring an egg-shaped cabin and six tilt-rotor propellers, carried only a pilot for the demonstration. While Joby plans to launch passenger service in Dubai later this year, the company remains in regulatory purgatory awaiting FAA certification for commercial operations in the US, with no clear timeline for approval despite years of progress.

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Joby Aviation Conducts Electric Aircraft Test Flights Over New York City

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Technik·28.04.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Joby Aviation Conducts Electric Aircraft Test Flights Over New York City

Joby Aviation conducted test flights of its fully electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from JFK airport to Manhattan this week. The eVTOL, capable of 200mph speeds, completes the journey in about 10 minutes compared to over an hour by car. The company claims it produces only 45 decibels versus 100+ for helicopters. However, the service will cost around $200 per ride—comparable to premium car service—and remains awaiting FAA certification.

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Joby Aviation Conducts Electric Aircraft Test Flights Over New York

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Technik·28.04.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Joby Aviation Conducts Electric Aircraft Test Flights Over New York

Joby Aviation conducted test flights of its fully electric eVTOL aircraft from JFK airport to Manhattan this week, completing the journey in about 10 minutes compared to over an hour by car. The aircraft reaches speeds up to 200mph and produces 45 decibels versus a helicopter's 100+ decibels. However, the service won't be available until FAA certification is complete and will cost around $200 per ride—comparable to premium car service rather than public transit at $11.75.

Guardian Business