Joby Aviation and Uber Take eVTOL Vision to the Great American State Fair
Joby Aviation and long-time partner Uber made a joint appearance at the Great American State Fair, showcasing the future of urban air mobility to the general public. The two companies set up a display area allowing fairgoers to get an up-close look at the eVTOL air taxi concept, as Joby continues to advance its FAA type certification process ahead of planned commercial passenger operations.
Highlights
- Joby Aviation and Uber jointly exhibited at the Great American State Fair, giving the public a close-up look at eVTOL air taxi technology.
- The Joby–Uber partnership originated from Uber's Elevate urban air mobility initiative, which selected Joby as a key commercialization partner.
- Joby Aviation is currently undergoing FAA type certification review, a prerequisite for launching commercial passenger operations.
- The state fair appearance was designed to communicate to a broad public audience that air taxis could soon become a routine mode of transportation.
Joby Aviation and Uber Take eVTOL Vision to the Great American State Fair
Joby Aviation recently joined forces with long-time partner Uber at the Great American State Fair, bringing a glimpse of next-generation flight to a festive, public audience.
The two companies set up a dedicated exhibition area at the fairgrounds, giving attendees an up-close look at the future of eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) air taxi travel. The display drew considerable interest from curious visitors, generating a lively atmosphere on the show floor.
Joby Aviation and Uber share a well-established partnership. Uber had previously championed its Uber Elevate urban air mobility initiative and selected Joby as a key collaborator in advancing the commercialization of air taxi services.
Beyond brand visibility, the state fair appearance served as an important opportunity for both companies to communicate a broader message to the general public: that flying could soon become an everyday transportation option. Joby Aviation is currently advancing through the FAA type certification review process, with commercial passenger operations anticipated in the not-too-distant future.
Members of the public interested in learning more about the Joby Aviation–Uber partnership and the latest developments in the future of flight are encouraged to follow the companies' official social media channels.
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