Converted aircraft flew 3,199 miles without pilot control inputs during a nationwide demonstration of autonomous cargo and military operations

A 3,199-mile autonomous flight across the US demonstrates the potential of self-flying aircraft for commercial cargo, medical supplies and defence logistics, including operations in remote...

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has launched a month-long, coast-to-coast tour featuring its autonomous J208 aircraft across 10 states to demonstrate the operational maturity of uncrewed logistics systems. The cross-country flight campaign highlights dual-use utility for civil, emergency, and defense applications under the White House-backed eVTOL and AAM Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). The company initiated the nationwide tour on September 10, 2026, flying its modified flight platform from California across the United States to the East Coast before returning.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation, Inc. officially kicked off Texas's first White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) flights today, launching a week-long flight campaign across the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The company is conducting real-world electric air taxi flight demonstrations on routes across North Texas, including direct operations into Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and key urban hubs. The initiative marks a major milestone in bringing commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing operations to American cities.

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Resonant brings revenue and defense capabilities, but Joby's $500 million deal must prove that diversification preserves certification capital and focus.

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Aviation News – Electric aircraft developer Joby Aviation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dayton, Ohio-based defense contractor Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, delivering immediate scale to its military portfolio through an EBITDA-positive business. ​The transaction pairs California-headquartered Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) with Resonant Sciences, a rapidly growing technology company supporting active U.S. national security programs. Structured with $450 million in cash and $50 million in Joby common stock, the deal represents a major strategic expansion as electric aircraft developers strengthen ties with defense partners.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has announced plans to launch its first eIPP flights in Texas this September, paving the way for commercial passengers by late 2026. The electric air taxi developer disclosed the milestone alongside its Second Quarter 2026 Shareholder Letter, highlighting substantial progress toward commercializing urban air mobility. ​Joby Aviation, Inc. delivered its strongest quarterly progress yet in the fifth and final stage of FAA Type Certification for the period ending June 30, 2026.

Joby a relié JFK à Manhattan en 7 minutes contre 2 heures en taxi. Vols d'essai dans 26 États, JO de Los Angeles 2028 en ligne de mire : où en sont vraiment les taxis volants.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation and industrial AI and infrastructure company Atoms have formed a strategic partnership to acquire and develop vertiport sites across the United States. This collaboration accelerates the physical rollout of urban air mobility infrastructure as electric passenger flights approach commercial reality. ​The initiative brings together electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) and smart city infrastructure developer Atoms.

At the forefront of this push is Joby Aviation, led by Executive Chairman Paul Sciarra. The company's vision targets high-density commuter bottlenecks,

Santa Cruz-based Joby Aviation, valued at $7.6 billion and backed by investors including Toyota, Uber, and Delta Air Lines, is conducting EIPP testing across