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Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership
UK electric air taxi service is on the horizon! Joby Aviation announces partnership with Virgin Atlantic.
Major Milestones Achieved by 5 Santa Cruz Companies in 2024
A look at the standout achievements of five innovative Santa Cruz companies that set the bar for excellence in 2024.
How CITRIS and Joby Aviation Empower the Next Generation of Innovators
The CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program, in collaboration with companies like Joby Aviation, provides UC students with career-focused internships that bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Joby Announces Beginning of Work on First Dubai Vertiport
Construction has begun on the first vertiport in Joby’s planned Dubai air taxi network.
Joby Rises as FAA is Ready for Air Travel
It is time for the next big thing in aviation. And it is happening here in Santa Cruz County.
Joby Aviation First Quarter Highlights: Setting New Heights in Electric Air Mobility
As the world moves towards sustainable transportation solutions, Joby Aviation continues to lead the charge in revolutionizing urban air mobility. The first quarter of 2024 brought about significant milestones and achievements for the company, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in electric air taxi technology.
Joby Widens USAF Partnership, Will Deliver Two eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill AFB
Joby Aviation today announced it will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (“AFB”) in 2025 as part of the Company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force.
Joby Aviation Successfully Completes HIRF Testing at Edwards AFB: Promising Results Pave the Way for FAA Certification
Joby Aviation recently completed aircraft characterization testing for High-Intensity Radiated Field at Edwards AFB, partnering with experienced USAF and Naval Surface Warfare Center personnel.
Joby Acquires Facility in Ohio
Joby Aviation has acquired a facility in Ohio and begin hiring to support initial manufacturing operations.
Joby Aviation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
Joby Aviation today issued its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023.
JoeBen Bevirt Of Joby Aviation Speaks At ET Now Global Business Summit
JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Joby Aviation speaks on electric flights. During his speech, he praised India for the success of Chardrayaan3 mission.
The Rolling Stone Exclusive with Joby Aviation
JoeBen Bevirt, visionary founder of Joby Aviation, leads the revolution in electric air taxis, transforming urban transportation with innovation and sustainability.
Joby Outperforms: 120 Air Taxi Operations Per Hour in Busy Airspace
Joby today announced it has successfully completed a series of air traffic simulations with NASA’s Ames Research Center that evaluated how air taxi operations can be integrated into today’s airspace.
How Quiet Will Joby's Electric Air Taxi Be in NYC?
Joby has spent more than ten years developing their eVTOL aircraft with a particular focus on acoustics. In this video, they share a comparison between today's helicopters and the Joby aircraft.
Joby Receives CalCompetes Grant to Support California Facility Expansion and 690 New Jobs
Joby Aviation has been awarded a $9.8 million grant.
Joby Selects Ohio for Expansion
Joby Aviation is expanding. A full-scale production facility is planned for Dayton Ohio will be capable of delivering up to 500 aircraft per year at the birthplace of aviation.
A JoeBen Story by Jim Langley
Okay, let's get something straight. Turning 50 isn't about sulking into the abyss of mid-life crisis anymore; not if you're JoeBen, at least. His wife Jenny decided to throw a party extravaganza.
Joby Aviation Comments on Their Marina Manufacturing Facility
While news last week got a lot of buzz on where Joby Aviation is planning on moving their next manufacturing facility between North Carolina and Ohio, Joby has commented on their current facility in Marina.
North Carolina vs. Ohio: The Race for Joby Aviation's Next EVTOL Manufacturing Facility
Joby Aviation is being woo’d by North Carolina and Ohio to build a 580,000-square-foot aircraft manufacturing facility, The full-scale manufacturing and testing facility would produce hundreds of aircraft per yea, and employ 2,000 persons.
The New Religion of AI
When you hear people talk about AI, the vibes are eerily reminiscent of some good ol' religious bedtime stories. Newspapers paint AI as this omnipotent tech-god. Maybe it is time for us to embrace AI as our next pantheon of mythological deities.