"Friday's catalyst was the U.K.'s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) unveiling its ambitious roadmap for integrating eVTOL travel into the nation's skies by 2028, complete with phased regulatory milestones, environmental reporting enhancements, and nods to emerging tech like battery-electric aircraft. It's a visionary blueprint that paints a future of seamless urban air mobility, slashing commute times and emissions in one fell swoop."
"At the heart of Joby's dominance is its S4 eVTOL - a sleek, piloted beast packing a 150-mile range, 200 mph top speed, and whisper-quiet acoustics that make helicopters sound like jackhammers. Founded in 2009, Joby has logged over 30,000 test miles, including a groundbreaking 561-mile hydrogen-electric flight in 2024, proving its mettle in real-world endurance. Unlike rivals scrambling with prototypes, Joby's vertically integrated model - from proprietary batteries to ElevateOS software -"
"Joby's been ahead of the curve, applying for U.K. certification in 2022 and partnering with Virgin Atlantic in March, via Delta Air Lines ( ), to launch air taxis connecting Heathrow and Manchester to city centers. These services promise quick trips, like eight-minute hops to Canary Wharf, bookable via Virgin's app."
Joby Aviation's stock surged more than 13% after the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority released a roadmap aiming to integrate eVTOL travel by 2028 with phased regulatory milestones and environmental reporting enhancements. The roadmap acknowledges battery-electric aircraft but contains no binding regulations and no immediate revenue impact. Joby applied for U.K. certification in 2022 and partnered with Virgin Atlantic and Delta to offer short air-taxi routes to city centers. Joby's S4 eVTOL offers roughly 150-mile range, 200 mph top speed, low-noise operation, and the company has logged over 30,000 test miles including a 561-mile hydrogen-electric flight in 2024.
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