An electric air taxi just flew from JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes
Joby Aviation has begun a series of real-world flight tests in New York City, flying its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft from JFK Airport to heliports in Lower Manhattan and Midtown in under 10 minutes. The company is conducting 10 days of demonstration flights focused on operational performance rather than passenger service. The tests are part of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, which aims to accelerate certification and deployment of electric air taxis in the US.
- ▪Joby Aviation's electric aircraft flew from JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes as part of a pilot program in New York City.
- ▪The company is conducting 10 days of demonstration flights to evaluate the aircraft's operational performance.
- ▪The flights are part of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, which aims to accelerate certification and deployment of electric air taxis.
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Car Tech Tech Culture transportation joby aviation An electric air taxi just flew from JFK to Manhattan in under 10 minutes Joby's electric aircraft takes on real routes in New York pilot program By Skye Jacobs April 28, 2026, 11:18 18 comments Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Forward-looking: Joby Aviation has begun a series of real-world flight tests in New York City, placing its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in one of the most complex urban airspaces in the US as it works toward commercial approval. The company is conducting 10 days of demonstration flights focused on operational performance rather than passenger service.
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