Joby Flies Autonomous Caravan Coast-to-Coast
Converted Cessna Caravan flew 3,199 miles without control inputs from its onboard safety pilot.
Converted Cessna Caravan flew 3,199 miles without control inputs from its onboard safety pilot.
Joby and BETA aircraft are now flying under the federal integration program, with more North Texas demonstrations scheduled through the weekend.
The company is targeting its first passenger operations under the federal pilot program before the end of 2026.
The joint venture will focus on production systems and future scale-up of Joby’s electric air taxi.
Both sides were given time to amend portions of their pleadings.
Company completed point-to-point flights between JFK and Manhattan heliports.
Residential tower site would use existing helipad for electric air taxi operations.
Aircraft will support upcoming FAA Type Inspection Authorization evaluations.
Legal filings escalate rivalry between electric air taxi developers.
Company said it targets four aircraft per month by 2027.