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The Ambitious Tale of Joby Aviation—Via Michael Sikand
Michael Sikand spotlights Joby Aviation, a Santa Cruz company building electric air taxis. With bold predictions of a 10x stock surge, he translates complex eVTOL tech into an exciting, relatable vision of our flying future.
Joby Achieves the First Piloted eVTOL Air Taxi Flight Between Two Public Airports
Joby Aviation achieves first piloted eVTOL flight between two public airports.
Joby Aviation Nears Final Certification for Electric Air Taxis
Joby is mere steps away to commercialization and remains on track to start flying first TIA aircraft in 2025.
Riding in a Joby Just Got a Bit More Real: FAA’s LAX Simulation Marks Major Progress
For more than a decade, Joby has been building the future of air travel. Joby has been working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify its aircraft for passenger service, starting with Los Angeles and New York City as the first launch markets in the U.S.
Joby Just Took Off…Is Your Portfolio Still on the Runway?
Joby just flew real air taxis in Dubai, leapfrogging competitors and launching the future of flight. Is it time to rethink traffic jams—and your investment strategy? The skies are opening, and Joby’s leading the way.
Joby Flies Two Aircraft Simultaneously in Testing Milestone
Joby shared a recent milestone that has double the fun!
Joby Achieves Testing Landmark with Piloted Aircraft
Joby announces its biggest achievement yet…they’ve successfully completed multiple flights with a pilot onboard.
Joby Aviation Plays Key Role in NASA Wildfire Airspace Management Tests
With the help of Joby, NASA has successfully tested a new portable airspace management system (PAMS) designed to enable 24/7 aerial firefighting operations, even in low-visibility conditions.
Joby’s Bonny Simi Recognized in Top 100 Women Leaders & Innovators in Travel
Joby’s Bonny Simi has been recognized by Future Travel for her eVTOL efforts.
A Titan in Aviation: Gregor Veble Mikić
Who is Gregor Veble Mikic? Learn about not only his technical achievements, but his character.
Joby Successfully Conducts First FAA Testing under TIA, Begins Final Phase of Certification Program
Joby targets 2025 to start TIA flight testing with first FAA-conforming aircraft, currently being built
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.
Joby Becomes First Company to Fly in Korea’s K-UAM Grand Challenge
Joby is the first electric air taxi company to complete flights as part of the K-UAM Grand Challenge program.
Joby Recognized in Popular Science's "50 Greatest Inventions of 2024"
Popular Science recognizes Joby’s hydrogen powered EVTOL as a leader in future of flight tech.
Joby and U.S. Air Force Complete Electric Aircraft Maintenance Training
Joby announced that it has completed a training program with the U.S. Air Force covering the maintenance of Joby’s electric aircraft.
Joby Receives FAA Approval for Part 141 Flight Academy
Joby Aviation has checked two more items off its operations ‘pre-flight’ checklist.
Want to Fly A Joby Aircraft? Now You Can.
The Joby aircraft is available in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, offering everyone the chance to pilot an electric air taxi.
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 Aviation, Inc. Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock
Joby Aviation announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 40,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $5.05 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions.
Joby Welcomes Publication of New Operating Regulations by FAA
oby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today welcomed the release of new rules designed to enable the operation of Joby’s revolutionary aircraft in the United States.