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Virgin Firms Up eVTOL Air Taxi Alliance with Joby

Connections to London Heathrow and Manchester airports will start first

Joby eVTOL route network — Joby Aviation plans to fly Virgin Atlantic airline passengers in its eVTOL aircraft to and from Manchester Airport in the UK.

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

July 23, 2026

Virgin Atlantic stepped up its plans to provide eVTOL air-taxi services by formalizing its alliance with Joby Aviation this week at the Farnborough Airshow. The companies now have a binding, multiyear agreement running in tandem with a similar deal with major Virgin shareholder Delta Air Lines, building on a 2025 commitment.

The UK-based airline will give its passengers access to Joby’s app- and website-based booking platforms, allowing them to secure air taxi rides to connect with long-haul flights. Joby plans to launch services to Virgin’s hubs at London Heathrow and Manchester airports.

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