Tag: air taxi

Joby Aviation Gets FAA Approval to Start Flight Tests of Electric Air Taxi

Joby Aviation received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for test flights of its electric air taxi after receiving a $100 million investment from South Korea’s SK Telecom. Joby announced on June 23 that the federal aviation regulator gave the nod to start tests of its flying air taxi, as the innovative design steps…


United Airlines Puts Down $10 Million Deposit for 100 Electric Air Taxis

United Airlines Inc. is looking to the future with a major investment in electric air taxis to transport consumers to and from the airport. The company paid a $10 million deposit to Archer Aviation Inc. for an order of 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxis, known as eVTOLs, the company announced on Aug. 10. “The…


Joby Receives FAA Nod to Start Air Taxi Services Commercially

WASHINGTON—Joby Aviation Inc said on Thursday it had received a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would allow it to begin its air-taxi operations commercially with a conventional airplane. Although the certification gives the necessary clearance and is a significant milestone, the company still has additional regulatory hurdles to clear before its five-seater…