Joby Aviation announces successful exhibition flight in NYC

Joby Aviation (JOBY) announced that it successfully performed an exhibition flight in New York City yesterday, which it says marks “the first ever electric air taxi flight in the city and the first time Joby has flown in an urban setting.” Joby previously announced through its partnership with Delta Air Lines (DAL) that it expects New York to be one of its early launch markets after receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration. “Joby has flown more than 30,000 miles with its full-scale prototype eVTOL aircraft, beginning in 2017. The company recently celebrated the first aircraft to roll off its Pilot Production Plant in Marina, California, and delivered the first-ever electric air taxi to the US Air Force for on-base operational testing. Joby expects to launch its commercial passenger service in 2025,” the company stated.