Virgin Atlantic and Joby partner to develop seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys across UK
Virgin Atlantic is to partner with Joby Aviation on the launch of an innovative air taxi service in the UK. The partnership aims to offer seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys from LHR and MAN. Virgin Atlantic is to partner with Joby Aviation on the launch of a revolutionary air taxi service in the UK. The partnership builds on an existing agreement between Joby and Delta Air Lines – which owns a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic – to launch service in the U.S. and UK, with a commitment to innovation, customer service and challenging the status quo. The partnership aims to offer seamless, zero-emission, short-range journeys across the UK, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport. Virgin Atlantic will also support Joby’s go-to-market efforts in the UK through marketing the service to customers, engaging regulators alongside Joby and helping to build support for the development of landing infrastructure at key airports....