Joby Aviation Aims for Affordable, Quiet Air Taxis by 2025

JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, says his company's electric air taxis will be in commercial service by 2025. Joby is working to meet certification milestones.

Battery technology has improved enough to make electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft viable. Joby's goal is to make air taxi service affordable at under $5 per mile.

Joby's eVTOL prototype is very quiet, producing less than 45 decibels at 1,000 feet altitude. The company envisions blended air taxi service in cities.

Joby is ramping up pilot training, infrastructure, and operations to prepare for commercial launch. The company is learning from working with the U.S. Air Force.

Joby sees benefits in opening a manufacturing facility in Ohio due to the state's aviation heritage and aerospace manufacturing expertise.