Major Milestone for Joby’s Hybrid-Electric Aircraft

Vertical takeoff. Transition onto the wing. Sustained cruise. Joby Aviation’s hybrid-electric aircraft just hit a major milestone.

With the potential to outperform helicopters on efficiency and leave them behind on cruise speed, this aircraft represents a serious leap forward in VTOL capability. It shares an airframe, avionics, and flight control system with the company’s all-electric air taxi, proving that one platform can support multiple powertrains at the highest level of performance.