Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have announced a partnership to launch electric air taxi service in the United Kingdom, offering zero-emission flights that could dramatically reduce travel times between airports and city centers. Partnership Details and Service Offering California-based Joby Aviation, which develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, will work with Virgin Atlantic to provide short-range air taxi services initially focused on Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at London Heathrow and Manchester airports. The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines, which owns a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic. Under the new arrangement, Virgin Atlantic … Continue reading UK’s 8-Minute Air Taxi: Joby and Virgin Atlantic Partner for Electric Airport Transfers