Mentioned:
New York City is getting in on electric air taxis. And Joby Aviation is making history in the process.
What’s happening:
- Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has successfully completed multiple test flights of their electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in New York City
Why it matters:
- Joby Aviation is the first company to ever successfully operate demonstration flights in New York City for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft
Going deeper:
- Joby Aviation flew their aircraft from JFK Airport to Manhattan’s heliport network as part of the demonstration flight as well as to heliports located in Midtown
- The White House recently made major waves when they selected Joby Aviation as one of their partners for the Electric Verticall Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program which allows trial flights in 10 different states under the direct oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration
