# U.S. startup Joby Aviation has begun demonstration flights of its "flying cars" The electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft flew between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-28 · The Japan Times *

## Key points

- Joby Aviation has started demonstration flights of its eVTOL aircraft in New York City.
- The eVTOL flew specifically between JFK International Airport and Manhattan.
- Toyota has invested $894 million in Joby Aviation and contributed to key technologies.
- Joby plans to start passenger eVTOL flights in New York and Texas as early as late 2024.

**Companies:** Toyota Motor, Joby Aviation
**Countries:** United States

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