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, an electric air taxi manufacturer, has leased a 45,000 square foot facility at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, establishing its first significant North Texas presence to support future air taxi operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
This move is a crucial step towards the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), with Joby planning to begin piloted electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flights in Texas as early as September.
The Texas eIPP, involving Joby and other manufacturers, aims to develop regional air mobility services connecting cities like Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston, with the ultimate goal of transitioning from pilot-only flights to eventually 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.
