First Electric Air Taxi Test Flight at JFK
Under testing · New York · Last reported Apr 2026
Source: NBC New York
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and aviation company Joby conducted the first air taxi demonstration in New York City. The battery-powered air taxi took flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to the West 30th heliport, then to the Downtown Skyport in Wall Street, before returning to JFK. This was the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demons
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Road
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NBC New York
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Description | The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and aviation company Joby conducted the first air taxi demonstration in New York City. The battery-powered air taxi took flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to the West 30th heliport, then to the Downtown Skyport in Wall Street, before returning to JFK. This was the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) demonstration in NYC, aiming to provide emission-free and quieter air travel. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New York |
City | New York City |
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Source | NBC New York |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Aerospace & Defense, Airport, Road |
Article published date | 2026-04-30 |
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