I watched a Joby electric Air Taxi take off and land in New York City, and now I can't wait for our Uber of the skies future

https://www.techradar.com/author/lance-ulanoff· Apr 28, 2026 · 9:45 PM UTC ·14 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 26 views

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I watched a Joby electric Air Taxi take off and land in New York City, and now I can't wait for our Uber of the skies future

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The Joby electric air taxi completed the first point-to-point demonstration flight in New York City, marking a significant milestone for urban air mobility. The quiet, all-electric aircraft performed a vertical takeoff and landing at the NYC Downtown Skyport, showcasing its advanced eVTOL technology. Although not yet FAA-certified, the successful test brings commercial operations closer to reality.

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▪The Joby air taxi executed the first point-to-point electric air taxi flight in New York City history.
▪The aircraft uses six propellers and transitions from vertical takeoff to forward flight by tilting its front propellers.
▪Pilot Buddy Denham, with prior experience on the F-35 hover system, described the vehicle as highly automated and easy to fly.
▪The Joby air taxi is designed to carry four passengers and one pilot once it receives FAA certification.
▪The demonstration occurred at the NYC Downtown Skyport after approaching from Governor's Island and flying past the Brooklyn Bridge.

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Vehicle Tech Hybrid & Electric Vehicles I watched a Joby electric Air Taxi take off and land in New York City, and now I can't wait for our Uber of the skies future Features By Lance Ulanoff published 28 April 2026 Vertical liftoff for the win When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Lance Ulanoff / Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Unlike most airplanes or helicopters, I saw the all-electric Joby Air Taxi long before I heard it.

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