The three companies plan to jointly explore the design, location, operation, and financing of vertiport locations that will serve as the backbone of future commercial air taxi services in Japan.
Joby’s new grant will finance a significant expansion of its facilities, supporting higher manufacturing volumes and initial training for pilots and aircraft maintainers — as well as continued hiring.
This eVTOL plans to Launch Commercial passenger service in 2025 and has just flown its aircraft in New York City, marking its first flight in an urban setting.
The pilot on board campaign was led by Joby Chief Test Pilot James Denham and was designed to gather data on the aircraft’s handling qualities and pilot control interfaces, supporting the development of the aircraft and laying the groundwork for future credit testing as part of the certification program with the Federal Aviation Administration.
In partnership with the U.S. Air Force, NASA will also use the aircraft for research focused on how these aircraft could fit into the national airspace, benefiting the entire air taxi industry.
Joby Aviation subsidiary, H2FLY, completed a series of piloted flights with its HY4 demonstrator aircraft, including one that lasted more than three hours.
Joby Aviation has become the first advanced air mobility (AAM) company to achieve the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) registration, which highlights their commitment to safety.
Joby Aviation has signed a long-term agreement with Toyota to supply key powertrain and actuation components for the production of the company’s all-electric aircraft.