Joby and Air Space Intelligence Team Up to Manage US Electric Air Taxi Skies
April 7, 2026 – 5:08 pm
In short: Joby Aviation and Air Space Intelligence (ASI) have announced a partnership to integrate AI-driven airspace management into U.S. electric air taxi operations using ASI’s Flyways AI platform. This collaboration aims to model high-density eVTOL traffic before commercial flights begin later this year.
The electric air taxi race has primarily focused on aircraft performance. However, with Joby Aviation approaching FAA type certification and the eVTOL Integration Pilot Programme clearing the way for early operations in 10 U.S. states, a crucial question arises: are the skies ready for hundreds of electric air taxis?
Joby and ASI aim to address this challenge by accelerating the integration of advanced air mobility into the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) using ASI’s AI-powered Flyways platform. Joint demonstrations are expected before the end of 2026, aligning with Joby’s commercial launch plans.
A New Operating System for the Sky
ASI, founded in Boston in 2018 and backed by Andreessen Horowitz, has developed a solution for conventional aviation traffic management. Their PRESCIENCE platform creates a four-dimensional digital twin of the operating environment, integrating live data, weather feeds, and demand forecasts to simulate airspace conditions. Flyways AI, ASI’s commercial product, translates these simulations into actionable recommendations for air traffic controllers.
Alaska Airlines and the U.S. Department of Defense are among ASI’s existing customers. Their expertise in legacy aviation provides a solid foundation for managing eVTOL traffic.
Joby’s Contribution
Joby brings operational experience and institutional relationships to the partnership. By combining their efforts, both companies aim to enable high-density eVTOL operations from day one.