A digital rendering of Joby's planned Ohio manufacturing plant. [Courtesy: Joby Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Joby Aviation selected Dayton, Ohio, as the site for its first full-scale eVTOL manufacturing plant, planning to produce 500 air taxis annually and create 2,000 jobs by 2025.
Beta Technologies will deliver its universal eVTOL charging system and an eCTOL aircraft to Eglin Air Force Base, marking the first Air Force deployment of this charging technology.
Zipline received FAA approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery operations, allowing for significant expansion of its service area and improved efficiency.
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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.
