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Electric Air Taxis In The Big Apple: Joby Begins 1st Flights From JFK To Manhattan For 10 Days
Last edited Tue Apr 28, 2026, 10:19 AM - Edit history (1)
Electric Air Taxis In The Big Apple: Joby Begins 1st Flights From JFK To Manhattan For 10 Days
Credit: Joby Aviation
By Alexander Mitchell
Apr 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
US-based eVTOL company Joby Aviation is set to launch its first point-to-point flights in New York, marking a major step up for the futuristic concept that could fundamentally change real urban transportation. During a 10-day test campaign, the company flew its electric air taxis from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to a number of heliports across Manhattan, demonstrating how quiet, zero-emission aircraft could eventually cut the airport trip from over an hour by car to just a few minutes in the air.
The timing here is extremely strategic. Joby now owns Blade's passenger business, giving it existing lounges, routes, customers, and airport access in New York. With Dubai passenger service planned later in the year, these JFK to Manhattan test flights are less of a stunt than a preview of Joby's intended commercial network. Therefore, the manufacturer is now in a position where it has laid the groundwork for a successful launch of operations in the United States.
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Credit: Joby Aviation
By Alexander Mitchell
Apr 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
US-based eVTOL company Joby Aviation is set to launch its first point-to-point flights in New York, marking a major step up for the futuristic concept that could fundamentally change real urban transportation. During a 10-day test campaign, the company flew its electric air taxis from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to a number of heliports across Manhattan, demonstrating how quiet, zero-emission aircraft could eventually cut the airport trip from over an hour by car to just a few minutes in the air.
The timing here is extremely strategic. Joby now owns Blade's passenger business, giving it existing lounges, routes, customers, and airport access in New York. With Dubai passenger service planned later in the year, these JFK to Manhattan test flights are less of a stunt than a preview of Joby's intended commercial network. Therefore, the manufacturer is now in a position where it has laid the groundwork for a successful launch of operations in the United States.
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