Joby Aviation has announced the completion of a series of demonstration flights across the San Francisco Bay Area.
“Joby was selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), giving the company the opportunity to begin early operations across 10 states: Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Utah,” said the company in a press release. “The selection marks a significant milestone not just for Joby, but for the broader U.S. air taxi industry, with the potential to meaningfully accelerate the path to commercial service.
“The flight marks the kickoff of Joby’s 2026 Electric Skies Tour, a national showcase timed to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary,” said the press statement. “After departing Oakland International Airport, Joby’s (N545JX) aircraft, piloted by Andrea Pingitore, soared quietly across the Bay toward the Golden Gate Bridge and turned above the Marin Headlands, set against one of the world’s most recognizable skylines.
“The Bay Area is home to the world’s most innovative companies, including Joby, but it’s also an area with significant traffic and unique geographical barriers,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby. The company reports it continues to make progress towards certification, marked by the successful flight of its first FAA-conforming aircraft for TIA, which paves the way for FAA pilots to carry out ‘for credit’ tests later this year. The aircraft is designed with safety, acoustics and performance in mind – all critical characteristics to unlocking the urban aerial ridesharing market.
For more information
https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-completes-piloted-electric-air-taxi-flight-across-san-francisco-bay-and-around-the-golden