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Joby Aviation Demonstrates Air Taxi Flights from JFK to Manhattan
Joby Aviation is conducting a week-long demonstration of electric air taxi flights between JFK Airport and Manhattan. The flights aim to reduce travel time significantly. (sources: foxnews, engadget, cnn, bloomberg)
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Joby Aviation has completed test flights that reduce the commute from JFK to Midtown Manhattan to under 10 minutes. The company is currently trialing these flights and is not yet accepting passengers.
- Joby Aviation is demonstrating electric air taxi flights for 10 days.
- The flights from JFK to Manhattan take approximately 10 minutes.
- The air taxis are not yet available for public booking.
Why it matters
This demonstration could indicate a shift in urban transportation options, potentially easing traffic congestion.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
Top coverage · 4 sources
foxnewsAir taxis cut hour-long commutes to minutes, riders may be shocked by the priceengadgetJoby Aviation is demoing 10-minute air taxi flights from JFK to Manhattan for a weekcnnElectric air taxis take off from Manhattan for first New York airport tripsbloombergNew York Air Taxis to Fly Between JFK Airport and Manhattan for 10 Days