First-Ever Air Taxi Delivery Made Possible By Government And Industry Partnership
Joby Aviation, a prominent aircraft manufacturer, has unveiled its latest air taxi, marking a significant milestone in the exploration of its potential for both civilian and military applications. This electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has been delivered as part of a funded contract with the U.S. Air Force's AFWERX Agility Prime program. Concurrently, NASA, in collaboration with AFWERX, will be conducting tests to assess how such vehicles can seamlessly integrate into the national airspace.
The collaboration between NASA and AFWERX in the realm of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) underscores their commitment to advancing this burgeoning industry. Parimal Kopardekar, NASA's Integration Manager for the Advanced Air Mobility mission, emphasizes the significance of bringing...