- Joby Aviation (JOBY, Financial) successfully flies two electric air taxis simultaneously, marking a significant milestone in its flight testing program.
- This advancement follows the company's successful transition flights and supports its plans to initiate passenger services next year.
- Joby has formed strategic partnerships with Delta, Uber, Virgin Atlantic, and ANA Holdings to expand its market reach in the U.S., U.K., and Japan.
Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) has achieved a noteworthy milestone by successfully flying two of its electric air taxis simultaneously. The flights took place over Marina, California, on May 9, 2025. This achievement underlines the progress of Joby Aviation's testing program, which aims to usher in a new era of urban air mobility with its all-electric air taxis.
The simultaneous flight of two aircraft, models N541JX and N544JX, is a testament to the maturity and robustness of Joby's testing protocols. This feat is a continuation of Joby's momentum, having recently completed successful test flights involving transitions from vertical take-off to cruise flight and back, with a pilot onboard.
JoeBen Bevirt, the founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, highlighted the American roots of the company and its commitment to innovation. With six aircraft in the current test fleet, the ability to conduct multiple aircraft flights simultaneously is crucial for accelerating certification and commencing passenger services next year.
Joby Aviation has set its sights on major urban markets, including Los Angeles and New York City, as initial launch locations in partnership with Delta Air Lines and Uber. The company also plans to expand its operations internationally through partnerships with Virgin Atlantic in the U.K. and ANA Holdings Inc. in Japan.
Overall, Joby has completed more than 40,000 miles of test flights across various countries, including demonstration flights in New York City, Japan, and Korea. The addition of a sixth aircraft to its test fleet, currently undergoing final checks, further bolsters its capabilities. This expansion and rapid testing progress align with Joby's strategic plan to commence passenger operations in Dubai by early 2026, following FAA certification.
