Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric Vertical Rakeoff and Landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history, marking the start of a week-long public campaign across the city’s existing heliport network. Joby's aircraft (N545JX) departed from "John F. Kennedy International Airport" ("JFK") and landed across the city’s existing heliport network, including Downtown Skyport, and the West 30th Street and East 34th Street Heliports in Midtown, home to Blade Air Mobility’s premium passenger lounges. Together, these sites trace some of the commercial routes the company envisions for New York, connecting Lower Manhattan and Midtown to "JFK" in under 10 minutes.Led by the NYC Economic Development Corporation, and in partnership with Skyports Infrastructure and Vertiports by Atlantic, New York City's heliport infrastructure will be electrified in anticipation of the launch of commercial air taxi service.The flights continue Joby’s 2026 Electric Skies Tour, a national showcase timed to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary, following the tour’s inaugural Bay Area flight campaign, which included a landmark flight over the Golden Gate Bridge.
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