In a first-of- its-kind arrangements, Delta Air Lines (Delta) is teaming up with Joby Aviation to deliver transformational, sustainable home-to-airport transportation to customers, initially in New York and Los Angeles.
The joint venture will see a Joby-operated service integrated into Delta’s customer-facing channels, providing customers who travel with Delta through New York and Los Angeles the opportunity to reserve a seat for seamless, zero-operating-emission, short-range journeys to and from city airports when booking Delta travel.
Delta has invested an initial US$60 million in Joby and, providing all subsequent milestones are met, will invest a total of US$200 million in the first eVTOL company to be granted a G-1 (Stage 4) Certification Basis for its aircraft by the FAA having also recently received its Part 135 Air Carrier Certification.
Joby’s zero-operating-emission eVTOL aircraft is designed to fly fast, quiet and sustainable trips in and around cities. The aircraft has flown more than 1,000 test flights, demonstrating its range, speed, altitude and low noise profile. The joint venture will also run alongside Joby’s standard airport service in priority markets. The partnership will be mutually exclusive across the US and UK for five years following commercial launch, with the potential to extend that period. (£1.00 = US$1.14 at time of publication).
