Joby Aviation has announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic to roll out electric air taxis in the U.K., marking an important step in its plan to commercialize its services in seven countries. While specific launch dates have not been disclosed, Joby expects to initiate market testing in Dubai later this year or early next year. Concurrently, Joby's U.S. service launch may be delayed as the company awaits FAA certifications. Joby's relationship with Virgin is tied to its precedent partnership with Delta, emphasizing exclusive service offerings to customers.
Joby Aviation has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce electric air taxis in the U.K., enhancing its efforts to commercialize across seven countries.
Joby aims to begin market testing in Dubai soon after delivering its first eVTOL aircraft, with plans potentially impacting timelines in U.S. cities.
Joby's partnership with Virgin Atlantic follows a collaborative deal with Delta, providing customers premium service to shuttle from vertiports to airports.
Joby must acquire certification from the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority before launching operations, as it works closely with established partners like Virgin and Delta.
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