Joby Aviation has recently hit another new milestone in the company’s development thoughout successfully first time flying two aircraft simultaneously.
On May 9, this achievement was reached in California. In addition, two weeks prior, the company successfully passed tests with flights that transition from vertical takeoff to cruise flight and back, with a pilot onboard.
To date, Joby has also completed over 40,000 miles of flight testing across its various aircraft, including demonstration flights conducted in well-known locations such as New York City, Japan, and Korea.
Moreover, the sixth aircraft to join Joby’s flight test program is currently undergoing final check, while two other aircraft are positioned at Edwards Air Force Base, where they participate in collaborative testing programs with defense customers.
In addition to technical advancement, the company also prepares itself for market entry through key partnerships. The company has set up collaborations with major players like Delta Air Lines and Uber to integrate its eVOTL service into existing transportation networks in the U.S.
Therefore, Los Angeles and New York City would be the first places that the company will deploy its commercial service. This partnership with mobility platforms aims to support booking and integration into pre-existing travel habits.
The service in these places is planned to be widely deployed shortly after receiving type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Furthermore, the company’s vision is not within the U.S. region. The electric air taxi firm partnered not only with Virgin Atlantic to bring its service to the UK, but also with ANA Holdings Inc., the largest airline in Japan, to join the Japanese market.
These international partnerships also show that Joby is becoming a globally recognized provider of urban air mobility solutions.
Founded in 2009 in California, Joby Aviation, a United States venture-backed aviation company, aims to revolutionize urban air mobility with its all-electric aircraft designed for fast, quiet, and affordable air taxi services.
The company’s aircraft has multiple electric-powered propellers, allowing for vertical takeoff and landing and efficient forward flight. This design also allows for operation from smaller existing infrastructure, minimizing the need for extensive new construction.
According to the company, the aircraft’s significantly reduced noise level compared to traditional helicopters makes it suitable for urban environments.
