Joby Aviation completed a fully autonomous flight from California to North Carolina

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What happened

The startup is looking to expand beyond electric air taxi rides in major cities.

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:32:47 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
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Coverage timeline

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  1. New California law will penalize influencers who don’t disclose political ads

  2. Joby Aviation completed a fully autonomous flight from California to North Carolina

Sources

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