Joby says it could have its eVTOLs carrying paying passengers in the United Arab Emirates in 2026 and it has one of its display vehicles at AirVenture this year. We talked to Joby’s Greg Bowles about the program, certification and production of what he believes will be a revolution in air travel.
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Joby has one of its eVTOLs on display at AirVenture and we got caught up on the program.
Key Takeaways:
- Joby aims to launch eVTOL passenger services in the United Arab Emirates by 2026.
- The company is showcasing one of its eVTOL display vehicles at AirVenture this year.
- Joby's Greg Bowles discussed the program, certification, and production, foreseeing a revolution in air travel with their eVTOLs.
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Did they actually fly it in?
The vehicle would be more aerodynamically efficient if it was covered by a rigid surface, say aluminum or composite. Fabric covering is probably lighter though. Designing an aircraft is full of trade-offs.
Wing and canopy covers methinks…
No the Joby was not flown in and is just a mockup. Beta did fly in their eCTOL (C for conventional) and demonstrated during a slot in the airshow. Seemed to be fairly agile.
It is unlikely any of these will regularly fly passengers.
Here is a post I wrote a year or so ago.
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