Electric Air Taxi Successfully Completes Inaugural Flight Above New York City

Joby, a California-based company, conducted the first-ever electric air taxi flight over New York City, showcasing the potential of air taxis as a future transportation option. The company plans to electrify the heliport in downtown Manhattan, providing a vertiport for Joby and other electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturers. Joby aims to make emissions-free flight an affordable reality for New Yorkers and plans to partner with Delta Airlines to launch its air taxis in New York City by 2025. Other eVTOL manufacturers, such as Volocopter and eHang, have also tested their aircraft over cities, signaling the growing interest in this emerging industry.