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Joby Aviation Demonstrates Electric Air Taxi Flights in New York City
Joby Aviation is conducting a week-long demonstration of its electric air taxis, offering flights from JFK to Manhattan. The company aims to showcase the potential of its aircraft to reduce travel time in the city. (sources: theguardian, foxnews, engadget, cnn, bloomberg)
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ModernAction Briefing
Joby Aviation is testing its electric air taxis with flights from JFK to Manhattan that take approximately 10 minutes. The demonstration is part of a broader effort to explore new transportation options in urban areas.
- Joby Aviation is conducting a 10-day demonstration of electric air taxi flights in New York City.
- The flights from JFK to Midtown Manhattan are designed to take about 10 minutes.
- The company is currently not accepting customers for these flights, as they are part of a trial.
Why it matters
This demonstration could influence the future of urban air travel and commuting in densely populated areas.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
Top coverage · 6 sources
theguardianIt’s not a helicopter: can this electric aircraft transform New York air travel?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 trips