{"id":140191,"date":"2025-03-17T18:52:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T18:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/aerospace\/joby-aviation-virgin-atlantic-partner-to-launch-air-taxi-service-in-uk\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T18:52:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T18:52:49","slug":"joby-aviation-virgin-atlantic-partner-to-launch-air-taxi-service-in-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=140191","title":{"rendered":"Joby Aviation, Virgin Atlantic partner to launch air taxi service in UK"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Joby\u2019s all-electric air taxi flying over its test facility in Marina, California. Credit: Joby Aviation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

California-based Joby Aviation has partnered with Virgin Atlantic, which flies long-haul from the UK to the US and Caribbean, to launch an air taxi service in the UK.<\/p>\n

The partnership expands on the existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines, which holds a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, to initiate services in the US and UK.<\/p>\n

The deal means the carrier has cancelled its tie-up with Vertical Aerospace in favour of Joby as eVTOL partner. Explaining why, Virgin said Joby is a leader in eVTOL technology. <\/p>\n

The partnership focuses on providing zero-emission, short-range travel in the UK, beginning with city and regional routes from Virgin Atlantic\u2019s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport.<\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic will assist Joby in launching the service by promoting it to customers, collaborating with regulators, and supporting the development of landing infrastructure at major airports.<\/p>\n

Joby\u2019s electric air taxi can transport a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200mph, according to the company itself. <\/p>\n

The partnership will allow Virgin Atlantic customers to book seats on Joby\u2019s aircraft via Virgin Atlantic\u2019s app, website, and other platforms.<\/p>\n

Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss said: \u201cAs a leader in sustainability and with innovation firmly in our DNA, we are delighted to be partnering with Joby to bring short-haul, zero-emission flight to airports and cities throughout the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

Joby\u2019s electric air taxi features six tilting propellers for vertical takeoff and landing, which help produce less noise compared to conventional helicopters.<\/p>\n

It is designed for flights on routes up to 100 miles. The company has so far conducted test flights, including demonstrations in New York City, Japan, and Korea.<\/p>\n

Joby founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt said: \u201cVirgin Atlantic\u2019s commitment to delighting its customers reflects our experience with Delta and we couldn\u2019t imagine a better partner to work with in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2022, Joby and Delta Air Lines established a partnership for a community-to-airport transportation.<\/p>\n

The partnership between Joby and Delta is exclusive in the US and UK for a minimum of five years after its commercial launch. However, this collaboration has now been expanded to incorporate Virgin Atlantic in the UK.<\/p>\n

Joby showcased its aircraft for the first time in the UK at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow.<\/p>\n

In July 2022, the company announced its formal application for aircraft validation by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).<\/p>\n

It has not yet been certified to fly eVTOL craft in the UK. <\/p>\n

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