Joby Logs 7,000 Autonomous Miles in Military Exercise
Self-flying Cessna Caravan goes more than 40 hours during demonstrations over Hawaii and Pacific.
Self-flying Cessna Caravan goes more than 40 hours during demonstrations over Hawaii and Pacific.
Electric air taxi developer will take over Blade’s network of terminals and lounges in locations such as New York City.
Five-way agreement between the American regulator and its counterparts in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. aims to harmonize standards.
Manufacturer, which is developing a short-range, electric VTOL air taxi for up to four passengers, begins for-credit structural testing with the agency.
Company receives FAA Part 141 approval to begin training the first generation of pilots for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) design.
Manufacturer will receive a fresh cash injection from its longtime partner, which is expected to support production of its flagship air taxi.
The manufacturer earlier this year announced plans to fly in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as soon as 2026.
Manufacturers of futuristic aircraft, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, are flocking to the United Arab Emirates.
The company is also seeking to have its FAA type certificate validated in the U.K. and Japan via bilateral agreements between U.S. and foreign regulators.
The company has previously discussed its plans for intracity air taxi routes using its flagship, battery-electric model.