05/13/2026
The era of urban air mobility is no longer a projection. On April 27, 2026, a Joby Aviation electric aircraft lifted off from JFK in near-silence and landed in Midtown Manhattan — 15 minutes later. No fuel. No roar. Just the future, arriving quietly.
In our latest feature, we break down the $3B business strategy behind Joby Aviation, the Dubai vertiport already open for operations, and what the New York milestone means for luxury travelers.
Seven minutes from JFK to Midtown. The sky is open.
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From JFK to Midtown in 7 minutes. Joby Aviation’s electric air taxi has made its first NYC flight—and Dubai’s vertiport is already open. The future of luxury travel is here.