All-Electric Helicopter Ride Takes Off From JFK Airport, Lands at Manhattan Heliport
JFK International Airport, JFK Airport, Queens
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Summary
- Joby Aviation, Inc. successfully completed the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City, marking a significant milestone in urban air mobility.
- Joby's aircraft (N545JX) departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and landed across at the Midtown heliport in Manhattan.
Timeline
Joby's aircraft (N545JX) departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and landed across the city’s existing heliport network, including Downtown Skyport, and the West 30th Street and East 34th Street Heliports in Midtown, home to Blade Air Mobility’s premium passenger lounges.
According to the Joby website, this campaign "offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet and produce zero operating emissions, will be able to connect the region, linking vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area."
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history.
A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Lefferts Blvd.
Joby's aircraft (N545JX) departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and landed across the city’s existing heliport network, including Downtown Skyport, and the West 30th Street and East 34th Street Heliports in Midtown, home to Blade Air Mobility’s premium passenger lounges.
According to the Joby website, this campaign "offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet and produce zero operating emissions, will be able to connect the region, linking vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area."
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history.
A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Lefferts Blvd.
Joby's aircraft (N545JX) departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and landed across the city’s existing heliport network, including Downtown Skyport, and the West 30th Street and East 34th Street Heliports in Midtown, home to Blade Air Mobility’s premium passenger lounges.
According to the Joby website, this campaign "offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet and produce zero operating emissions, will be able to connect the region, linking vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area."
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history.
A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Lefferts Blvd.
Joby's aircraft (N545JX) departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and landed across the city’s existing heliport network, including Downtown Skyport, and the West 30th Street and East 34th Street Heliports in Midtown, home to Blade Air Mobility’s premium passenger lounges.
According to the Joby website, this campaign "offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet and produce zero operating emissions, will be able to connect the region, linking vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area."
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history.
A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Lefferts Blvd.
Joby's aircraft (N545JX) departed from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and landed across the city’s existing heliport network, including Downtown Skyport, and the West 30th Street and East 34th Street Heliports in Midtown, home to Blade Air Mobility’s premium passenger lounges.
According to the Joby website, this campaign "offers the first real-world demonstration of how electric air taxis, which are quiet and produce zero operating emissions, will be able to connect the region, linking vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area."
Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced the completion of the first-ever point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City’s history.
A Citizen user's video shows a helicopter flying in the area. Do you have more information? Go Live to inform the community.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
Incident reported at Lefferts Blvd.
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Those are PD Helicopters
It’s the news, I think they’re lining up to race
another anchorman news reporters going at it each other again? lmao
Airwolf?
Looks like it’s because of the Joby Air Taxis
Those are PD Helicopters
It’s the news, I think they’re lining up to race
another anchorman news reporters going at it each other again? lmao
Airwolf?
Looks like it’s because of the Joby Air Taxis
Those are PD Helicopters
It’s the news, I think they’re lining up to race
another anchorman news reporters going at it each other again? lmao
Airwolf?
Looks like it’s because of the Joby Air Taxis
Those are PD Helicopters
It’s the news, I think they’re lining up to race
another anchorman news reporters going at it each other again? lmao
Airwolf?
Looks like it’s because of the Joby Air Taxis
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Those are PD Helicopters
It’s the news, I think they’re lining up to race
another anchorman news reporters going at it each other again? lmao
Airwolf?
Looks like it’s because of the Joby Air Taxis