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Joby Completes First-Ever NYC Air Taxi Flight
The 10-day Federal Aviation Administration pilot program is testing quieter, zero-emission flights as Joby seeks certification for commercial service.
- On Friday, Joby Aviation conducted the first electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstration flights between Manhattan and JFK International Airport, part of the firm's Electric Skies Tour celebrating the 250th anniversary.
- Aiming to connect Lower and Midtown Manhattan to JFK Airport in less than 10 minutes, the flights operate under the Federal Aviation Administration’s Integration Pilot Program to test next-generation aircraft at scale.
- The electric aircraft carries five people, offers zero operating emissions, and is quieter than helicopters. "These flights advance our work," Port Authority chairman Kevin O'Toole said, noting the technology helps serve the region.
- Monday's premarket trading saw Joby shares rise following the demonstration, and the company continues testing this week ahead of its scheduled earnings report on May 5, 2026.
- Data from these pilot projects will help the FAA develop new regulations as the company completes certification and integrates air taxis with NYC Economic Development Corporation support.
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