By 2025, electric air taxis may shuttle passengers from JFK Airport to downtown Manhattan in approximately seven minutes, offering quiet and emissions-free journeys.
Joby Aviation, the manufacturer, conducted a demonstration flight at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport, marking the city’s first electric air taxi flight and Joby’s initial urban flight.
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The aircraft has a rapid recharge time of about five minutes, allowing passengers to board and disembark efficiently. CEO JoeBen Bevirt envisions a booking process similar to rideshare apps.
Joby aims to initiate commercial passenger service in 2025 and is currently in the third certification stage with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). While the exact trip cost remains undisclosed, the company has indicated it will likely be comparable to rideshare services in cars.
