Joby Aviation

The company said it was the first to complete public eVTOL flight demonstrations in Los Angeles County.

The eVTOL manufacturer intends to make the UAE its first international launch market, adding to its projected services in the U.S.

The eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation hit another key milestone on its path to type certification with the introduction of crewed test flights.

The aircraft will be used to demonstrate logistics and other missions during joint flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

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The company may still expand its presence in Marina, where it recently wheeled its first production aircraft off the assembly line.

The agreement extends the company’s three-year partnership with AFWERX Agility Prime, the innovation arm of the Air Force dedicated to vertical lift.

The eVTOL manufacturer’s subsidiary H2Fly said the tests marked the world’s first such flights.

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The company’s net loss skyrocketed, but its strong cash position and continued certification progress keep it on track for a 2025 launch.