Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership for UK Electric Air Taxi Service

The collaboration aims to connect key UK airports with zero-emission flights, pending regulatory approvals and certifications.

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic plan to launch an electric air taxi service in the UK, connecting airports like Heathrow and Manchester to nearby cities.
Passengers will be able to book flights through Virgin Atlantic's app and website, with the service offering short, zero-emission journeys at speeds up to 200 mph.
The partnership is contingent on Joby receiving regulatory certifications in both the US and UK, with no specific launch date announced yet.
Joby’s eVTOL aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot, and the companies envision a network of vertiports for takeoff, landing, and charging.
This collaboration builds on Joby’s exclusive airline deals, including a similar partnership with Delta, though Virgin is not making a financial investment in Joby.