Joby Aviation conducts first flight of turbine-electric autonomous VTOL aircraft

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Source: Military AerospaceBy: Jamie WhitneyDate: 11/14/2025, 12:30:00 AM
Summary Points: Joby Aviation in Santa Cruz, Calif., completed the first flight of its turbine-electric, autonomous VTOL demonstrator aircraft.• The aircraft integrates a hybrid turbine powertrain and Joby’s SuperPilot autonomous flight technology for greater range and payload capacity. The program…
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