Trending Now - Joby Aviation Launches 10-minute Air Taxi Flights From JFK to NYC
WHO:
Engadget - Joby Aviation is the company conducting the air taxi demo flights.
CNN - Kevin O’Toole is the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
WHAT:
Engadget - Joby Aviation's CEO, JoeBen Bevirt, stated that the demo flights are trialing "real flight routes and real environments."
CNN - Joby Aviation's electric air taxi service aims to connect existing heliports in Lower and Midtown Manhattan to JFK International Airport in less than 10 minutes, significantly reducing the typical one-to two-hour drive.
CNN - Joby Aviation has completed piloted demos in the San Francisco Bay Area in March.
CNN - Joby Aviation is working with the Texas Department of Transportation, Utah Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Transportation, and North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Engadget - Joby Aviation's CEO, JoeBen Bevirt, stated that the air taxi service will be "quiet, zero operating emissions" and aims to better serve New Yorkers compared to traditional helicopters.
CNN - Joby Aviation owns helicopter ride-share company Blade, which operates similar routes with traditional helicopters.
CNN - The U.S. Department of Transportation selected eight pilot programs for testing eVTOLs, which include urban air taxi services, regional passenger transportation, and cargo operations.
Engadget - Joby Aviation is demoing 10-minute electric air taxi flights from JFK to Manhattan for a week.
CNN - Joby Aviation's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can carry five people, including one pilot.
CNN - The electric aircraft aims to connect existing heliports in Lower and Midtown Manhattan to JFK International Airport in less than 10 minutes.
WHERE:
Engadget - The demo flights are taking place in New York City, specifically from John F. Kennedy International Airport to heliports in Lower Manhattan and Midtown.
CNN - The flights are between Manhattan and JFK International Airport.
WHEN:
Engadget - Joby is planning to start passenger flights in New York, Texas, and Florida as soon as the second half of 2026, according to Bloomberg.
Engadget - Joby Aviation is conducting the demo flights over a period of 10 days.
Engadget - Joby was previously targeting to launch its air taxi service in 2025, but that goal has since been pushed back.
Engadget - Joby is planning to start passenger flights in New York, Texas, and Florida as soon as the second half of 2026.
WHY:
CNN - The U.S. Department of Transportation stated that the pilot projects will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft in the world.
CNN - The pilot projects will create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft, with data used by the FAA to develop new regulations for safe operation at scale.
Engadget - The demo flights are part of Joby's participation in the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, which aims to fast-track the commercial rollout of air taxis.
CNN - The goal of the flights is to determine how next-generation aviation technology can serve the people of New York and New Jersey.
HOW:
CNN - The FAA has a five-stage process for certification that Joby is currently in the final stages of completing.
Engadget - Joby’s aircraft completed its first point-to-point flight from JFK to NYC's heliports in less than 10 minutes.
CNN - The eVTOL aircraft takes off vertically like a helicopter, with some propellers tilting to propel the aircraft forward.
CNN - Joby is in the final stages of securing FAA certification, which involves a five-stage process.
(UPDATED April 28, 2026 07:52 UTC)
Joby is gearing up to launch passenger flights in New York, Texas, and Florida, with plans to kick off operations in the second half of 2026. This announcement comes from a report by Bloomberg. The company is making strides in the aviation industry as it prepares for this exciting expansion.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 23:16 UTC)
Joby Aviation's CEO, JoeBen Bevirt, announced that the company is conducting demo flights to test "real flight routes and real environments" for its electric air taxi service, which aims to connect heliports in Manhattan to JFK International Airport in under ten minutes. The U.S. Department of Transportation highlighted that these pilot projects will establish one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft globally, while Joby is collaborating with various state transportation departments to facilitate this initiative. Currently, Joby is in the final stages of the FAA's five-stage certification process, moving closer to making its air taxi service a reality.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 21:21 UTC)
Joby Aviation's CEO, JoeBen Bevirt, announced that their air taxi service will be quiet and produce zero operating emissions, aiming to provide a better alternative for New Yorkers compared to traditional helicopters. The company, which owns the helicopter ride-share service Blade, is part of a broader initiative as the U.S. Department of Transportation has selected eight pilot programs to test eVTOLs for urban air taxi services and more. These pilot projects are set to create one of the largest real-world testing environments for next-generation aircraft, with the data collected helping the FAA develop new regulations for safe operation at scale.
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(UPDATED April 27, 2026 19:24 UTC)
Joby Aviation is currently conducting a series of demo flights featuring their electric air taxis, which connect John F. Kennedy International Airport to heliports in Lower and Midtown Manhattan in under ten minutes. The electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft can carry five passengers, including a pilot, and these flights are part of Joby's efforts to participate in the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program aimed at accelerating the commercial rollout of air taxis. Joby plans to launch passenger flights in New York, Texas, and Florida in the second half of 2026, as they finalize their FAA certification process.