The agreement converts the partnership announced in 2025 into a binding, multi-year commercial framework, establishing Virgin Atlantic as Joby’s exclusive airline partner for air taxi services in the UK.
The collaboration builds on Joby’s existing partnership with Delta Air Lines, which holds a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, bringing together three brands focused on faster, more convenient travel across the UK.
In 2022, Joby and Delta announced a multi-city partnership to pioneer community-to-airport transportation, which remains mutually exclusive across the US and UK. Joby’s UK partnership with Virgin Atlantic complements and expands its relationship with Delta.
“This agreement marks an exciting next chapter in our partnership with Joby and a significant step toward bringing electric air taxi services to the UK,” said Corneel Koster, CEO of Virgin Atlantic.
“Together, we’ll create more seamless journeys for our customers, making it easier than ever to travel between towns, cities, and our airports. Innovation has always been part of Virgin Atlantic’s DNA, and we’re proud to partner with Joby to help shape the future of travel while delivering the premium customer experience we’re known for.“
“Virgin Atlantic’s dedication to a world-class customer experience makes them the right partner to represent Joby in the UK, and this agreement reflects the next step in that relationship,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation.
“The UK is one of the most exciting markets for this technology, and this partnership could create significant opportunities for Joby as we bring air taxi service to some of the country’s busiest cities.”
Joby Aviation, Inc., a California company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and UK premium carrier Virgin Atlantic have signed a definitive agreement at the Farnborough International Airshow, formalizing the partnership the companies first announced in 2025 to bring Joby’s air taxi service to the UK.
The agreement converts the partnership announced in 2025 into a binding, multi-year commercial framework, establishing Virgin Atlantic as Joby’s exclusive airline partner for air taxi services in the UK.
The collaboration builds on Joby’s existing partnership with Delta Air Lines, which holds a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic, bringing together three brands focused on faster, more convenient travel across the UK.
In 2022, Joby and Delta announced a multi-city partnership to pioneer community-to-airport transportation, which remains mutually exclusive across the US and UK. Joby’s UK partnership with Virgin Atlantic complements and expands its relationship with Delta.
“This agreement marks an exciting next chapter in our partnership with Joby and a significant step toward bringing electric air taxi services to the UK,” said Corneel Koster, CEO of Virgin Atlantic.
“Together, we’ll create more seamless journeys for our customers, making it easier than ever to travel between towns, cities, and our airports. Innovation has always been part of Virgin Atlantic’s DNA, and we’re proud to partner with Joby to help shape the future of travel while delivering the premium customer experience we’re known for.“
“Virgin Atlantic’s dedication to a world-class customer experience makes them the right partner to represent Joby in the UK, and this agreement reflects the next step in that relationship,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation.
“The UK is one of the most exciting markets for this technology, and this partnership could create significant opportunities for Joby as we bring air taxi service to some of the country’s busiest cities.”
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