New York runs a test flight for electric air taxis linking Manhattan to JFK

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New York runs a test flight for electric air taxis linking Manhattan to JFK
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Joby Aviation kicked off a 10-day FAA-backed eVTOL pilot in New York City, conducting demonstration flights between Manhattan heliports and JFK to explore five-seat electric air taxis that could shuttle riders in under 10 minutes. The effort, which involves Blade, Delta, and Uber partnerships, aims to inform future regulations and certification as urban air mobility expands globally.

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