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Joby Aviation Targets 2028 Olympic Games for Commercial eVTOL Launch

Joby Aviation plans to begin commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing operations in New York, Florida, and Texas under the federal eVTOL Integrated Pilot Program. The company's Chief Policy Officer said flights are scheduled for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The manufacturer entered FAA certification in 2018 and approaches type certification for its six-propeller aircraft. Florida was selected as an initial EIPP state, where Joby recently recreated the 1914 St. Petersburg-to-Tampa commercial flight route. The aircraft targets routes up to 100 miles. Joby acquired Blade Air Mobility and plans to replace helicopter service on routes like JFK to Manhattan, currently priced from $249 and requiring seven minutes flight time. Manufacturing scale remains critical to achieving competitive fares on high-density corridors while minimizing unprofitable deadhead legs.