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Uber previewed its Dubai air taxi offering, using Joby Aviation’s four-seat electric air taxis that can reach about 200 mph and fly up to 100 miles. Bookings will flow through the Uber app alongside Uber Black pickups, with pilots onboard initially and a Dubai launch planned later this year. The broader plan includes US expansion and FAA certification progress in parallel with efforts in the UK and Japan.
Shares of Joby and Archer Aviation surged after announcing their participation in the White House's eVTOL testing program, which aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, seen as a step toward commercial flying car services. The program, initiated by President Trump, allows mature eVTOL companies to operate in select markets before full FAA certification, boosting investor confidence in these companies' future growth.
Joby Aviation is considering acquiring Blade Air Mobility, a helicopter ride-share service, to expand its market for battery-powered air taxis, though no final decision has been made.
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.
Joby's stock is surging after receiving approval from the FAA for its flying cars, marking a significant milestone in the development of this emerging technology.