Jetson Welcomes New Pilot for eVTOL Testing Program

Lexie Janson is the first and only female flying car racing pilot in the world and a high-profile member of the FPV drone community By Joe Macey / 10 Jan 2023
Lexie Janson, test pilot.
Follow AAMi

Lexie Janson has joined Jetson at its newly renovated R&D facility in Arezzo, Tuscany, with the former flying car racing pilot set to play a significant role in the Jetson ONE testing program.

According to Jetson, Lexie currently holds the title of the first and only female flying car racing pilot in the world, and is a high-profile member of the FPV drone community. Lexie will soon be the first pilot in the world to fly two eVTOL aircrafts. 

Lexie commented: “I cannot wait to test the possibilities of the Jetson ONE and show the world what it is capable of.”

Alec Bialek, Head of R&D at Jetson, added: “We are thrilled to have Lexie onboard as we enter a period of intensive testing in our development program.”

Posted by Joe Macey Edited by Joseph Macey, Editor and Copywriter and experienced journalist with an active interest in advanced air mobility. Connect & Contact

Latest Articles

New Agreement Supports Vertical eVTOL Global Rollout

Vertical Aerospace and Bristow Group are launching turnkey eVTOL operations, enabling customers to deploy VX4 aircraft without building their own infrastructure

Jun 13, 2025
Embention to Deliver Autonomous Flight Control System for Moya eVTOL

Embention will provide its Veronte Autopilot system for the Moya eVTOL, supporting autonomous flight control as Moya Aero moves toward certification and global regulatory compliance

Jun 12, 2025
Skyportz Unveils Vertipad Design to Counter Downwash & Outwash

Skyportz has revealed a new vertipad design addressing key Advanced Air Mobility challenges, including downwash, outwash, and fire safety, tailored for high-throughput airport operations

Jun 11, 2025
Saudi Arabia Prepares for Air Taxi Services with New Partnership

Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby Aviation are joining forces to launch electric air taxi services in Saudi Arabia, focusing on aircraft distribution, operations, and support

Jun 10, 2025
Eve Receives Major Grant to Advance Sustainable eVTOL Services & Digital Ecosystem

Eve Air Mobility has secured non-repayable funding from FINEP, marking its first grant to support digital platforms and sustainable air mobility solutions

Jun 09, 2025
Archer’s Midnight Takes Flight with Pilot Onboard

Archer has successfully completed a piloted flight of the Midnight aircraft, reaching 125 mph and 1,500 feet altitude as it enters the next phase of its eVTOL flight test program

Jun 06, 2025