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Autonomous electric VTOL aircraft for US military makes successful first flight

Joby Aviation on Thursday announced the first flight of its new turbine-electric, autonomous vertical takeoff and landing ...
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Joby takes first flight of its hybrid demonstrator aircraft in Marina

The demonstrator aircraft builds on Joby’s all-electric air taxi platform and integrates a hybrid turbine powertrain.

Joby Celebrates First Flight of Turbine Electric Demonstrator Aircraft

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) today announced the first flight of its turbine electric, autonomous VTOL aircraft. The ...

California Startup Flies Military Version of Its Air Taxi for the First Time

Joby Aviation developed a turbine electric, autonomous aircraft that can carry heavier payloads for longer distances.
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Joby, L3Harris fly autonomous electric aircraft, eye defense market

Joby and L3Harris hope their autonomous VTOL aircraft could one day carry out military operations, including by acting as a ...
Inside Defense

Joby logs first flight of hybrid VTOL aircraft

The demonstrator first flew on Nov. 7 at Joby’s Marina, CA facility using the company’s autonomy stack, dubbed SuperPilot. It also integrates a gas turbine powertrain into Joby’s all-electric air taxi ...
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Joby Hybrid Aircraft Goes From Concept to First Flight in 3 Months

When electric aircraft developer Joby Aviation in August unveiled its concept for a hybrid-powered, optionally piloted ...

Joby Collaborates With L3Harris to Pursue Defense Applications for Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Aircraft

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi. Joby intends to both operate its fast, quiet, and ...
Seeking Alpha

XTI Aircraft Appoints Aviation Veteran to Lead Development of VTOL Family of Aircraft

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aircraft Company (XTIA) ("XTI Aircraft"), a subsidiary of XTI Aerospace, Inc. ("XTI"), a pioneer in xVTOL and powered-lift aircraft solutions, today ...

This new generation battery-powered plane could be a part of the future of Helijet's fleet

Beta Technologies has landed its new generation battery-electric plane at Vancouver's airport for a Helijet demonstration.

This Fully-Functional VTOL Aircraft Can Fold Up To Fit In Your Trunk

Control, can be flown in the U.S. without a license, but using its more advanced features may breach FAA rules.