JOURNAL ARTICLE

NYC to Get 10 Days of Flying Taxis With Manhattan-JFK Flights.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cattan, Nacha 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Joby Aviation Inc.'s planned demonstration flights of electric air taxis, known as electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles (eVTOLs), between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan. These flights, conducted along existing helicopter routes operated by Blade Urban Air Mobility, aim to showcase quieter, zero-emission aircraft as part of a federal program to integrate air taxis into U.S. airspace. Joby Aviation, based in Santa Cruz, California, intends to begin passenger service later in the year pending Federal Aviation Administration approval. The company emphasizes the safety and noise-reduction benefits of its aircraft compared to traditional helicopters, addressing growing public concerns about helicopter noise and safety in New York City. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193313959
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