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NYC to JFK in 10 Minutes: Electric Air Taxis Arrive
Innovation•1h ago

NYC to JFK in 10 Minutes: Electric Air Taxis Arrive

Electric air taxis just completed their first real-world flights in New York City, turning a traffic-choked hour-long journey into a breezy 10-minute ride. The quiet, zero-emission aircraft could transform how millions of people move through congested cities.

Google News - Business•2 min read
NYC Air Taxis Cut Hour-Long Commutes to 10 Minutes
Innovation•7h ago

NYC Air Taxis Cut Hour-Long Commutes to 10 Minutes

Electric air taxis just completed their first test flights across New York City, turning grueling hour-long commutes into breezy 10-minute trips. The quiet, emissions-free aircraft could revolutionize how millions of people navigate crowded cities.

Fox News Latest Headlines (all sections)•2 min read
Electric Air Taxis Now Flying Manhattan to JFK in 10 Minutes
Innovation•7h ago

Electric Air Taxis Now Flying Manhattan to JFK in 10 Minutes

A battery-powered aircraft just completed test flights between Manhattan and JFK Airport, turning a two-hour drive into a 10-minute journey. The quiet, emissions-free air taxis could transform how millions of people travel to airports within the next few years.

Google News - Business•3 min read
Electric Air Taxi Flies JFK to Manhattan in 10 Minutes
Innovation•10h ago

Electric Air Taxi Flies JFK to Manhattan in 10 Minutes

Joby Aviation just completed the first point-to-point electric air taxi flight in New York City, connecting JFK Airport to Manhattan in under 10 minutes. The zero-emission aircraft could transform how millions of people navigate one of America's most congested cities.

Engadget•2 min read
Electric Air Taxi Passes Flight Test in England
Innovation•2d ago

Electric Air Taxi Passes Flight Test in England

A British company just proved electric air taxis can fly like helicopters and planes in the same flight. The April test brings paying passengers one step closer to skipping traffic from the sky.

Scientific American•3 min read
Air Taxis Could Fly in US Cities This Summer
Innovation•Mar 25

Air Taxis Could Fly in US Cities This Summer

Electric air taxis are finally moving from concept to reality, with the FAA launching eight pilot programs across 26 states that could put these quiet, vertical takeoff aircraft in American skies as early as summer 2024. After years of waiting, companies like Joby and Archer can now begin limited passenger flights while proving safety in real-world conditions.

Fox News Tech•2 min read
Electric Air Taxis Clear for US Flights This Summer
Videos•Mar 18

Electric Air Taxis Clear for US Flights This Summer

After years of red tape, American electric air taxis are finally taking off. A new FAA program will launch commercial passenger flights from Manhattan to Texas starting this summer.

New Atlas•3 min read
Air Taxis Get FAA Green Light in 26 States This Year
Solutions•Mar 10

Air Taxis Get FAA Green Light in 26 States This Year

Flying cars are finally moving from science fiction to reality as the U.S. approves real-world testing across 26 states. Communities could see electric air taxis in their skies before 2025 ends.

Fast Company - Innovation•2 min read
Electric Air Taxis Take Flight in 26 States This Summer
Innovation•Mar 10

Electric Air Taxis Take Flight in 26 States This Summer

Flying taxis are about to become reality across America. The FAA just approved eight programs letting electric aircraft companies start testing in 26 states as early as this summer.

TechCrunch•2 min read
NASA Studies Air Taxi Noise to Make Future Flights Quieter
Innovation•Feb 20

NASA Studies Air Taxi Noise to Make Future Flights Quieter

NASA just completed a major study to ensure the air taxis of tomorrow won't drive communities crazy with noise. The findings could shape how and where these futuristic aircraft fly when they launch in the coming years.

NASA•2 min read
Flying Taxi Startup Lands $150M After First Flight
Videos•Jan 22

Flying Taxi Startup Lands $150M After First Flight

Eve Air Mobility just proved its electric air taxi can fly and secured $150 million to keep the dream airborne. The twin milestones bring urban flying cabs closer to reality by 2028.

Electrek•2 min read
Electric Air Taxis Could Cut NYC Commutes to Minutes by 2028
Videos•Jan 22

Electric Air Taxis Could Cut NYC Commutes to Minutes by 2028

A sleek new electric aircraft just arrived in New York with plans to transform brutal multi-hour commutes into quick flights across the city. Vertical Aerospace's zero-emission air taxi could whisk passengers from JFK to Manhattan in minutes starting in 2028.

CleanTechnica•3 min read