The company Joby Aviation is doing a week of flight demonstrations as it continues to seek FAA approval
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- Joby Aviation’s electric air taxis are quiet, produce zero emissions and can fly up to 140 mph
- Demonstration flights will connect JFK Airport to three Manhattan hubs, including Downtown and Midtown heliports
- The company aims to match ride share prices, with FAA approval for air taxis potentially coming within a year
New Yorkers are about to experience a much faster commute from JFK Airport to Manhattan.
The trip, which can take more than an hour by car or public transit, now has a shortcut thanks to Joby Aviation.
Starting Monday, April 27, the company will be demonstrating the efficiency of its new technology with a week-long display of its air taxis traveling from the popular airport to three different hubs in Manhattan…