Joby Aviation in the news: eVTOL buzz and industry bidding chatter as Uber eyes air taxi links; Santa Cruz–based, venture-backed with plans for urban air mobility.
The NTSB findings on a 2023 Southwest incident highlight cockpit smoke as a safety concern; meanwhile Joby Aviation’s six-rotor eVTOL has demonstrated quiet, electric takeoffs and a possible path to urban air mobility in New York and beyond. FAA certification, charging infrastructure, and pricing are key questions as pilots and cities watch progress.