Virgin Atlantic (VS/VIR) has announced a partnership with eVTOL specialist Joby Aviation to launch an air taxi service in the UK to connect passengers with its key hubs at London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) and Manchester Airport (MAN/EGCC).
Joby’s all-electric air taxi is designed for fast, emissions-free travel, offering speeds of up to 200 mph. It uses six tilting propellers powered by electric motors, which makes it ideal for busy cities where noise is a factor.
The aircraft are operated by a single pilot and can carry up to four passengers with a range of up to 100 miles. This means that Virgin Atlantic passengers could fly from Bristol to Heathrow in around 30 minutes. or from Heathrow to Canary Wharf in just 8 minutes.