World’s 1st electric air taxi with pilot completes flight, Dubai launch by late 2025
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Joby Aviation achieved a milestone with the first piloted electric air taxi flight. The S4 prototype, with six tilt-rotors, completed vertical takeoff, horizontal flight, and vertical landing. This advancement positions Joby as a leader in developing passenger-carrying eVTOL services. The aircraft reaches 200 mph speeds and covers 150 miles. Joby aims to launch its air taxi service in Dubai by late 2025, subject to FAA approval, bringing electric urban air mobility closer to fruition.
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