NASA begins flight testing electric air taxi for first time

NASA began flight testing with Joby Aviation’s all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft which could serve as air taxis in the future.

NASA began flight testing with Joby Aviation’s all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft as part of the agency’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Campaign. The testing procedure will happen till September 10 at Joby’s Electric Flight Base located near Big Sur in California. This is the first time NASA is testing an eVTOL aircraft as part of the campaign. In the future, eVTOL aircraft could serve as air taxis for those in cities and surrounding areas around the country, adding another mode of transportation for moving people and goods.