Electric air taxi manufacturer Joby Aviation leased 45,000 square feet at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW). [Credit: Joby Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Joby Aviation has established its first significant North Texas presence by leasing facilities at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to support upcoming electric air taxi operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
Electric air taxi operations are set to begin in Texas as early as September, with Joby conducting initial piloted eVTOL flights as part of the FAA's Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
Texas is a key state for the multi-year eIPP, which aims to test eVTOL aircraft, gather data for FAA regulations, and eventually progress to commercial passenger service across regional routes including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.
Electric air taxis may be just a few months away from touching down in Dallas-Fort Worth.
California-based Joby Aviation on Thursday said it leased 45,000 square feet at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW), part of the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development owned by real estate developer Hillwood.
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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.
