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Joby Aviation’s 3,100-mile autonomous flight signals its push beyond electric air taxis

Friday, September 18, 2026


An aircraft equipped with Joby Aviation's autonomy technology completed a flight across the United States without a human pilot controlling it during the journey. The company did not provide a specific date for the flight or the names of individuals involved in the project. Joby Aviation manufactures electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/18/joby-aviations-3100-mile-autonomous-flight-signals-its-push-beyond-electric-air-taxis/

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