A Commercial Aviation First: Joby Flies Piloted eVTOL Air Taxi Between Two Public Airports

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturer Joby Aviation has successfully completed its first piloted flight in FAA-controlled airspace with other aircraft, performing a 12-minute flight between two California airports. The company’s air taxi flew between Marina Municipal Airport (OAR) and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) over a distance of 10 nautical miles.