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Joby Aviation has commenced a week-long series of piloted electric air taxi flights in Florida, partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation as part of the US Department of Transportation’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The campaign covers routes between Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Florida’s Space Coast to assess eVTOL operations within existing airport environments
This initiative supports Florida’s plan to develop an advanced air taxi network statewide, including vertiport infrastructure and intercity transport. Joby stated that routes and procedures were developed through collaboration with the FAA and local aviation authorities
Source: eVTOL InsightsOn October 30, 2026, EHang announced the establishment of a regional hub in Thailand to support deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across Southeast Asia and emerging markets. The company plans to deploy a fleet of 25 pilotless EH216-S eVTOLs in Thailand for flight validation and operational preparation
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Two electric prototype aircraft landed at Tampa International Airport as part of Florida Department of Transportation's evaluation of a planned statewide aerial highway network. The flights included a Joby Aviation eVTOL aircraft that took off from Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg and landed in Tampa after local airspace operations
Read storyThe Florida Department of Transportation announced completion of initial demonstration flights under the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, partnering with Joby Aviation and BETA Technologies. The flights tested cargo deliveries and routes over Tampa Bay using electric conventional and vertical takeoff aircraft
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