Joby Aviation and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are launching a pilot program of electric vertical takeoff and landing flights.
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is partnering with Joby Aviation to conduct a pilot program of electric vertical takeoff and landing flights in New York City, with service between JFK Airport and Manhattan set to begin Monday.
The 10-day trial will mark the first commercial operation of air taxis in the region. Joby Aviation's aircraft are designed to reduce travel times between the airport and the city compared to traditional ground transportation.
The electric vertical takeoff and landing technology represents a new mode of transportation for the New York area. The Port Authority selected Joby Aviation for the partnership to test the feasibility and operational requirements of air taxi service in an urban environment.
Details regarding pricing, passenger capacity, flight frequency, and specific landing locations in Manhattan were not disclosed in available reports. The Port Authority and Joby Aviation have not announced whether the pilot program will be extended beyond the initial 10-day period or what metrics will be used to evaluate the trial's success.
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