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Joby, NASA Collaborate To Measure Noise Footprint Of Electric Air Taxi

Joby’s aircraft is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot with zero operating emissions. Bradley Wentzel
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Key Takeaways:

  • Joby Aviation is the first company to fly an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as part of NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Nation Campaign.
  • The two-week test campaign focuses on meticulously studying the acoustic signature of Joby’s aircraft using specialized NASA equipment.
  • This data collection is crucial for informing future regulatory standards, promoting public confidence in emerging air taxi markets, and supports Joby’s goal of launching commercial passenger service by 2024 with a minimal acoustic footprint.
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Joby Aviation this week became the first company to fly an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as part of NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Nation Campaign.

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