Joby Aviation flies first electric air taxi from JFK to Manhattan
Joby Aviation, a California-based company, completed the first-ever electric air taxi flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Manhattan. The demonstration routes aim to replace a 60-to-120-minute car drive with a 7-minute flight, showcasing the potential for urban air mobility to reduce travel time in congested cities.
Key facts
- Joby Aviation flew an electric air taxi from JFK to Manhattan for the first time.
- The company is based in California.
- The flight was a demonstration route.
- The drive from JFK to Manhattan typically takes 60 to 120 minutes.
- The air taxi flight takes 7 minutes.
- The goal is to replace long car drives with short flights.
Entities
Institutions
- Joby Aviation
Locations
- California
- John F. Kennedy International Airport
- JFK
- Manhattan
- New York City
Sources
- Quartz —