Joby Aviation has begun testing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in New York City, completing multiple test flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to various heliports across the city as part of a week-long campaign.
Key Takeaways
Joby Aviation is conducting week-long air taxi test flights in New York City, connecting JFK Airport to various heliports. The electric aircraft can travel from JFK to midtown Manhattan in about 10 minutes and produces no operating emissions. Initial prices may range from $150 to $250 per ride.
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Speed | Broad Agreement | Up to 200mph | |
| Travel Time From Jfk To Midtown Manhattan | Broad Agreement | About 10 minutes | |
| Initial Price Per Ride | Broad Agreement | $150 to $250 |
Aircraft Speed
Broad AgreementUp to 200mph
Travel Time From Jfk To Midtown Manhattan
Broad AgreementAbout 10 minutes
Initial Price Per Ride
Broad Agreement$150 to $250
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The company's aircraft, which resembles a cross between a helicopter and a drone, is capable of speeds up to 200mph according to The Guardian and can travel from JFK to midtown Manhattan in about 10 minutes. This significantly reduces travel time compared to cars or public transport.
Joby Aviation emphasizes that its aircraft is not a helicopter but an electric aircraft with six propellers that tilt forward for flight. The company claims the aircraft produces no operating emissions and runs quietly, aiming to be competitive with ground transportation costs over time according to Fox News. However, initial price points may range from $150 to $250 per ride.
The test flights are part of a week-long campaign across New York City's heliport network. The company worked with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as well as the NYCEDC to launch these tests, which trace some routes envisioned for future service according to Fox News. Federal Aviation Administration approval for air taxis could happen within a year.
The aircraft departed from JFK Airport on Monday and landed at various heliports including Downtown Skyport, West 30th Street Heliport, and East 34th Street Heliport in Midtown. The tests are under a pilot program announced by the FAA in September according to Reuters. Joby said it continues to make progress in the final stages of FAA certification after the recent flight of its first conforming aircraft.
The company aims to connect Lower Manhattan and Midtown to JFK in under 10 minutes for a trip that could take more than an hour with New York congestion. Other countries, including India, China, and the United Arab Emirates, are working to speed deployment of eVTOLs according to Reuters.
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