A digital rendering of Joby's planned Ohio manufacturing plant. [Courtesy: Joby Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
Joby Aviation selected Dayton, Ohio, for its first full-scale eVTOL manufacturing plant, which will produce 500 air taxis annually and create 2,000 jobs, backed by a $500 million investment and state incentives.
Beta Technologies will deliver its universal eVTOL charging system and an electric conventional takeoff and landing (eCTOL) aircraft to Eglin Air Force Base, marking a significant military adoption of electric aviation infrastructure.
Zipline received FAA approval for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, which will allow the company to significantly expand its drone delivery service area and improve operational efficiency.
Land Rotor is partnering with Aeroauto for the distribution of its personal eVTOL aircraft, with a unique strategy to introduce "Drone Rides" at amusement parks for public familiarization and crowdsourced testing before commercial sales.
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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.
