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Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are about to debut in more states across America. And Joby Aviation is on the leading edge of it.
What’s happening:
- Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications to be able to operate their electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in the United States
Why it matters:
- The new approval comes from the White House’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program which is allowing trial flights in 10 different states under the oversight of the Federal Aviation Administration
Going deeper:
- Joby Aviation’s new approvals will allow them to begin demonstration flights in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah
- Joby Aviation will operate their electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for different purposes in each state, including passenger demonstration flights, cargo flights and even flights for medical transportation
