Overview

• Joby Aviation delivers its first electric air taxi aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base as part of a contract worth up to $131 million.
• The aircraft is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, can carry 5 people up to 100 miles at 200 mph, and is substantially quieter than helicopters or planes.
• The Air Force will test over 100 performance measures and explore applications like cargo transport, base monitoring, and medical evacuations.
• NASA will also conduct research on the electric aircraft as Joby and others work towards FAA certification for commercial flights.
• The Air Force aims to evaluate electric air taxis as a potential new capability for operations and logistics.