From: Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com>
Newsgroups: can.politics,alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,alt.politics.trump
Subject: Didn't someone here say this would never work (Joby Aviation)?
Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 15:39:17 -0700
Organization: A noiseless patient Spider
I'm pretty sure somebody said that Joby's air taxi could never work...
...and yet here it is: nearing the end of its FAA certification...
'Record Certification Progress: We made record progress on the fourth of
five stages required to certify our aircraft for commercial passenger
use in the US. We expect Type Inspection Authorization (âTIAâ) flight
testing to begin in the next 12 months.'
...with contracts with Dubai...
'Jobyâs Chief Product Officer Eric Allison told FOX Business that the
company could begin transporting passengers in Dubai as early as this
year, with U.S. operations expected in the next few years, pending
completion of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification
process.'
...and a deal with Uber to integrate their air services with Uber's car
services...
'Once users select a ride, a car will come get them and take them to the
nearest takeoff location. When they land, a car will be waiting for them
to drive them to their destination, Allison said.'
...and a ride to JFK Airport from downtown in 7 minutes instead of 30-60
minutes.
Hmmm...
That sounds like something people would be willing to pay for...
...doesn't it?