Uber-Like Software Suite a Key Part of Joby Air Taxi Flight Plan
The company’s ElevateOS offering comprises a core operating system, rider and pilot apps, and matching engine that connects users to flights much like ride-hailing services.
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Joby Acquires Autonomous Flight Developer Xwing
The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer in the future will look to integrate autonomy onto its flagship aircraft.
Joby Lays Plans for Electric Air Taxi Network in Saudi Arabia
An agreement with Mukamalah Aviation, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, could include the direct sale of aircraft to the operator.
Joby Advances to Testing with Production Prototype Air Taxi
Until now, the manufacturer had only performed flight testing with less-developed, preproduction prototypes.
In Depth with JoeBen Bevirt Illuminates the Joby Vision
In the quest to free vertical flight, the engineer makes good on a childhood dream.
EHang Plans Expansion of Electric Air Taxi Services to UAE
The Chinese manufacturer joins Archer, Joby, and other eVTOL firms that have laid plans for operations in the Middle East.
Flying Cars, Rocket Ships, Self-Piloting Drones and More Abound at UP.Summit 2023
In this special edition of the Future of FLYING newsletter, we give you an inside look at some of the most futuristic aircraft on Earth—and a roundup of the biggest news.
Archer Aviation Secures Initial $1 Million Payment Through Air Force Contract
The installment is expected to be the first of many for Archer, which signed contracts with AFWERX Agility Prime worth up to $142 million in July.
Joby’s Electric Air Taxi Is Now Flying with Pilots on Board
The eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation hit another key milestone on its path to type certification with the introduction of crewed test flights.
Vertical Aerospace eVTOL Prototype Goes Down During Uncrewed Test Flight
The company confirmed the August 9 accident in an SEC filing, and photos show significant damage to the aircraft.
