In addition to the mobile simulator at the Dayton Air Show in Ohio, Joby is installing two flight simulators developed with CAE. [Credit: Joby Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Dayton, Ohio, has been selected as Joby Aviation's future manufacturing hub for electric air taxis, with plans to produce 500 units annually once the aircraft is certified.
Joby is conducting a nationwide "Electric Skies Tour," offering public demonstrations of its eVTOL simulator, including a stop at the Dayton Air Show, to preview the future passenger experience.
The company is developing advanced CAE-partnered flight simulators for pilot training, aiming for FAA certification to quickly qualify pilots for its "powered lift" aircraft under new regulatory guidelines.
Dayton, Ohio, could one day become an electric air taxi manufacturing stronghold after developer Joby Aviation picked it as its production hub in 2023. The hometown of the Wright brothers isn’t producing any eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft just yet.
But this weekend, residents and visitors can try out an eVTOL simulator.
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Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.
