Joby Aviation Flies Two eVTOL Air Taxis as FAA Certification Hits 43% and Toyota Commits $500M More

Joby Aviation flew two electric air taxis at the same time on May 9, 2025, in Marina, California. This test brings flying taxis closer to reality for everyday travel. Just two weeks earlier, Joby had reached another milestone. They completed flights with a pilot on board that took off vertically, flew forward like a plane, and then landed vertically again. These tests show their air taxis are working as designed. JoeBen Bevirt, who founded Joby, explained why flying two aircraft matters: “With six aircraft in our test fleet, flying multiple aircraft at a time will play an important role in … Continue reading Joby Aviation Flies Two eVTOL Air Taxis as FAA Certification Hits 43% and Toyota Commits $500M More