Joby Begins Florida eVTOL Flight Campaign Across Three Sites
Joby Aviation began a weeklong series of piloted eVTOL flights in Florida on October 30 as part of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program.
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Joby Aviation began piloted flights in Florida on October 30, 2026, for a weeklong campaign tied to the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The first reported flight crossed Tampa Bay from Albert Whitted Airport.
Key details
- Planned demonstration sites include Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Kennedy Space Center.
- The campaign is described as a weeklong series of flights.
Joby’s Florida demonstrations are planned for Tampa Bay, Orlando, and Kennedy Space Center.
Why it matters
The Florida campaign gives US communities a chance to see piloted electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in demonstrations across several locations. The program also brings the FAA into these demonstrations as operators explore how eVTOL aircraft could fit into the national aviation system.
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