AI Air Taxis Arrive: Will You Ride a Pilotless evTOL?
In the 2010s, a wave of startups emerged, each racing to bring air taxis to major cities around the world. Today their plans are coming to fruition.
Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is an American aerospace company founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Its flagship aircraft is designed for quiet, zero-emission passenger transport, capable of vertical takeoff and landing while achieving high-speed, efficient flight. Backed by investors such as Toyota and Delta Air Lines, Joby focuses on creating an air taxi service that integrates advanced electric propulsion, autonomy, and sustainability to redefine short-distance travel.