Joby Flies Two Air Taxis With FAA Approval at 43%

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Joby Aviation just flew two electric air taxis simultaneously for the first time - a major leap toward urban air travel becoming reality.

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Why does flying two air taxis matter? It cuts testing time nearly in half, speeding up the path to carrying actual passengers.

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These aren't your typical aircraft - they take off vertically like helicopters then transition to forward flight like planes, all while being electric and quieter.

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"With six aircraft in our test fleet, flying multiple at once will accelerate our certification testing," says Joby's founder JoeBen Bevirt.

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Joby has completed 43% of FAA requirements for certification - can they reach 100% in time for their planned 2026 passenger launch?

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The company has secured $812.5 million in funding, with Toyota investing a total of $894 million - money talks when building a new transportation system.

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Delta, Uber, Virgin Atlantic, and Japan's ANA are all partnering with Joby - but when will the rest of us get to ride in one?

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Joby's test fleet has already flown over 40,000 miles across multiple countries - yet the hardest miles may be ahead.

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Before air taxis become common, new landing sites called "vertiports" must be built with special charging systems for multiple aircraft.

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Flying above traffic could change daily commutes forever - if Joby can solve the final challenges of air traffic control, pilot training, and public acceptance.

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