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The future of mobility may be in the skies, if the public can get behind it.
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The future of mobility may be in the skies, if the public can get behind it.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Apr 2, 2026

Erik Chalhoub here. Recently, some have mentioned to me they’ve seen a Joby Aviation aircraft in the wild, flying above Santa Cruz or around t…

A federal plan could bring air taxi service to Monterey County earlier than expected.
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A federal plan could bring air taxi service to Monterey County earlier than expected.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Dec 18, 2025

If all goes according to plan, the Federal Aviation Administration could allow some local air taxi service before it officially certifies the …

Joby Aviation alleges ‘corporate espionage’ in lawsuit filed against competitor.
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Joby Aviation alleges ‘corporate espionage’ in lawsuit filed against competitor.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Nov 24, 2025

Joby Aviation is suing a former employee and its rival company, alleging that the employee stole trade secrets to benefit the competitor.

The California International Airshow adds performances in the absence of the Blue Angels.
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The California International Airshow adds performances in the absence of the Blue Angels.

  • Dave Faries
  • Oct 2, 2025

The airshow must go on.

A $7.45 million state grant will help establish a flight corridor for new aviation technologies.
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A $7.45 million state grant will help establish a flight corridor for new aviation technologies.

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Sep 15, 2025

Economic development leaders see a recent $7.45 million state grant as a major boost in positioning the Central Coast as a development hub for…

From war training to a center for aviation innovation, we have witnessed a swords-to-plowshares moment at Marina’s airport.
Opinion

From war training to a center for aviation innovation, we have witnessed a swords-to-plowshares moment at Marina’s airport.

  • Bradley Zeve
  • Sep 10, 2025

Bradley Zeve here. Not only does the Sept. 4 cover story demonstrate the exciting and steady march toward the future of aviation now taking pl…

Joby Aviation is getting close to turning its vision of air taxis into reality. But when will that future arrive, and who will benefit?
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Joby Aviation is getting close to turning its vision of air taxis into reality. But when will that future arrive, and who will benefit?

  • Erik Chalhoub
  • Sep 4, 2025

On a stairwell that leads to the second floor of a hangar at the Marina Municipal Airport, signs point to a room labeled the “Vehicle Software…

Flying car company Joby Aviation is hit with a class action lawsuit alleging labor violations.
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Flying car company Joby Aviation is hit with a class action lawsuit alleging labor violations.

  • Christopher Neely
  • Aug 25, 2022

Joby Aviation, the Santa Cruz-based company that is emerging as a leader in aviation tech and has a manufacturing facility in Marina, has been…

The Salinas airport is entering the 21st century with potential commercial flights and unmanned aircraft.
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The Salinas airport is entering the 21st century with potential commercial flights and unmanned aircraft.

  • David Schmalz
  • Mar 17, 2022

Imagine you’re flying into Monterey Regional Airport and the runway is fogged in, and instead of your plane being diverted to Fresno, Bakersfi…

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