Joby Aviation flew a converted Cessna Caravan more than 3,100 miles across the U.S. using its autonomy software to handle taxiing, takeoff, navigation and landing without pilot intervention, though a pilot remained onboard for regulatory compliance. The flight was remotely monitored from Joby's California headquarters and Shaw Air Force Base, and the aircraft is set to continue touring cities like Louisville and Salt Lake City before returning to the West Coast.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-18
A federal Advanced Air Mobility pilot program launched its first state trial in Texas, with eVTOL makers Joby, Beta, and Wisk flying uncrewed test routes between cities and regional airports, including Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, over the next week. The flights aim to show how air traffic control handles increased eVTOL activity and to gather data ahead of formal certification.
theverge.com
· 2026-09-10
Ken Karklin has stepped down after more than four years as CEO of Pivotal, the electric vertical takeoff and landing company backed by Larry Page. The company says he is pursuing new opportunities and gave no further details. Board member Mike Ross, an aviation executive who joined in November 2025, will serve as interim CEO.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-01
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