17 November 2025

Joby Celebrates First Flight of Turbine Electric Demonstrator Aircraft

Joby’s turbine electric, autonomous VTOL aircraft takes its first flight in Marina, CA just three months after Joby announced the aircraft concept alongside a new partnership with L3Harris Technologies. Credit: Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc has announced the first flight of its turbine electric, autonomous VTOL aircraft. The demonstrator builds on Joby’s fully-electric air taxi platform and integrates a hybrid turbine powertrain along with the Company’s SuperPilot™ autonomy stack to deliver greater range and payload capability. Potential applications for Joby’s hybrid aircraft include longer range air taxi services as well as sales to civilian, commercial and defence customers.

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Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 Jets
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IATA and Oliver Wyman Sound the Alarm on Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain
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17 November 2025
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes ADS-B Installations on Various Business Jets
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17 November 2025
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Biometrics Could Save African Airports Millions, Says IATA
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17 November 2025
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Rolls-Royce Powers Air Algérie’s New Era of Growth with the A330neo
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17 November 2025
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17 November 2025
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IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
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17 November 2025
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Emirates to Launch Third Daily Service to Nairobi, Helping Unlock Inbound Tourism Growth
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17 November 2025
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