In this episode, we talk to Bonny Simi, Head of Air Operations and People at Joby Aviation.
On our podcast, she explains why, thanks to over 10 years of designing, developing and testing, Joby is set to be a leader in the eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft) space. Thanks to an initial investment by JetBlue Ventures, followed by further investment and an exclusive partnership with Delta Air Lines, Joby expects to enter commercial service in 2025.
We’ll also hear about the company’s grand vision of saving a billion people an hour a day; the value of collaboration and partnerships while building a new aircraft; the benefit of attracting top talent from a variety of companies and building a people-first organisation; and why these so-called electric air taxis will usher in a radical new form of convenient and affordable last-mile transportation.
If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversation we had with Adam Goldstein, CEO and Founder at Archer Aviation. Goldstein explains in detail how eVTOLs will change the way we live, travel and spend time. Check it out here.
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Links & More:
JetBlue invests in flying taxi startup - Travel Mole
Toyota-backed Joby eVTOL production to start in California, USA - Team-BHP
Joby Aviation receives permit to fly first eVTOL built on production line - TechCrunch
How Joby and Delta are making flying taxis a reality - CNBC
Joby and ANA to operate eVTOL flights at Expo 2025 Osaka - AeroTime
Dubai again plans for flying taxi takeoff, this time by 2026 - ET EnergyWorld
Joby Aviation Reveals Details of Its New ‘Aviation Academy’ - FLYING Magazine
Why eVTOLS will change the way we live, travel and spend time - SimpliFlying