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Your 1-Hour Commute Just Became 10 Minutes: These 10 States Are Getting Flying Taxis First. Is Yours One of Them?

March 16, 2026/

The demo flight comes as the federal government moves to fast-track the next generation of aircraft. On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation unveiled eight pilot projects across 26 states designed to test eVOTLs, with Joby selected as one of the participants.

Joby in Flight video

BY MARIAPAULA GONZALEZ


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  1. Russ Fletcher on March 16, 2026 at 7:08 am

    A Joby was doing test flights when I did my last skydive in Monterrey, Ca. They are just amazing especially when you’re up in the air with them. Can’t wait to ride in one.

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