Joby Aviation Completes Landmark Piloted eVTOL Flight Over San Francisco Bay
Joby Aviation has successfully completed a piloted flight of its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across San Francisco Bay. The flight took off from the Downtown Heliport and flew near the iconic Golden Gate Bridge before returning. This demonstration is a significant step forward as the company prepares to launch a commercial air taxi service. The event showcased the aircraft's quiet operation and its potential to transform urban transportation. It marks one of the first piloted eVTOL flights in a major U.S. urban center.
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