Joby Aviation demonstrates electric air taxi at NYC's East 34th Street Heliport, showcasing future urban air mobility.

Joby Aviation conducted a live demonstration of its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at New York City's East 34th Street Heliport, operated by VertiPorts by Atlantic. This event highlights the potential for quieter, zero-emission air taxi services integrated into existing urban aviation infrastructure, aiming to reduce congestion and improve connectivity in NYC. The demonstration supports New York's role in the federal eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, accelerating advanced air mobility development. Public-private partnerships are key to advancing this technology, with plans to expand services like flights between JFK and Manhattan in the near future.