Joby Aviation's Electric Air Taxi Takes Flight in San Francisco
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Joby Aviations electric air taxi, the Joby Rebellion, made its debut flight over San Francisco, showcasing a potential future for faster commutes in the Bay Area. The company, headquartered in Marina with offices in Santa Cruz and San Carlos, employs over 2,500 people and is expanding manufacturing in California and Ohio. CEO JoeBen Bevirt, who has been dreaming of this technology since childhood, sees the flight as a significant step towards everyday air travel. The FAA has selected Joby for its Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing pilot program, with operations potentially starting in three months across multiple states. The taxi, seating four passengers and one pilot, promises a smooth ride, and Joby aims to achieve fully autonomous flights in the future.
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