Joby Aviation's Revs Up: Partners With Atlantic Aviation For eVTOL Infrastructure In New York And Southern California

Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Joby Aviation Inc JOBY is partnering with Atlantic Aviation to electrify existing aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California.

The electrification is expected to pave the way for the launch of Joby’s air taxi service.

The collaboration will focus on activating key Atlantic sites to support quiet, emissions-free air taxis, including the installation of Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS). 

The parties will also conduct an analysis of how Joby’s air taxi can operate at these locations alongside traditional aircraft and other electric aircraft, offering customers a new way to move from point to point.

Atlantic has a vast operational footprint in major cities across the U.S., including many sites in the New York City and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.

GEACS, the Joby-developed charging system for electric aircraft, is designed to support the safe and efficient operation of electric aircraft under development today, reducing downtime between flights and maximizing the life of aircraft batteries.

“Infrastructure is a critical piece of the puzzle and Atlantic’s presence in these two key U.S. markets will help ensure we’re well positioned to deliver a meaningful service for our customers,” said Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt.

Joby’s air taxi can carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph.

Price Action: JOBY shares are trading lower by 0.79% at $5.64 on the last check Wednesday.

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