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Electric air taxi demo flight in NYC

Joby Aviation conducted the first electric air taxi flights in New York City, flying from JFK to Manhattan heliports in under 10 minutes.

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New York City, United States
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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 18:21 UTC
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Joby Aviation has conducted the first demonstration flights of electric air taxis in New York City. The flights, part of a White House-backed pilot program, traveled from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan heliports in under 10 minutes. The event showcases the potential for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to transform urban transportation. The pilot program aims to test the integration of these vehicles into the national airspace system.
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