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 45,000 square feet at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to support future electric air taxi operations across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The company plans to begin piloted electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flights in Texas as early as September, participating in the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
This eIPP initiative, involving Joby and other eVTOL manufacturers, aims to gather data for regulators and eventually enable regional air taxi flights connecting major Texas cities, potentially carrying paying passengers.
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.
