Joby Aviation and Volocopter recently conducted demonstration flights of their electric aircraft in New York City, providing a glimpse into the future of aviation. During a press conference, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to electrify two heliports, further supporting the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The move is crucial for eVTOL developers, who require significant public investment to establish their commercial air taxi service by the mid-2020s. The eVTOL industry is benefitting from climate commitments by cities, including New York City, to reduce carbon emissions and transition to clean energy. Joby Aviation, with plans for a “city-to-airport” service in New York and Los Angeles, estimates that it could reduce travel time between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy International Airport to just seven minutes.