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Yesterday — 1 June 2026NYT | Top Stories

Joby Demonstrated its Air Taxi in Manhattan, but You Can’t Fly in It Yet

31 May 2026 at 17:00
Aviation start-ups and the Trump administration want to replace helicopters with electric aircraft, but the new vehicles still have to pass arduous tests before the public can use them.

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Joby Aviation’s electric aircraft taking off from Kennedy International Airport for a flight to Manhattan in April as part of a federal program that aims to hasten the use of air taxis.
Before yesterdayNYT | Top Stories

Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s proposal could block hubs like Boston, New York and Los Angeles from accepting international flights.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland earlier this month.
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