Virgin Atlantic announced a partnership with California-based Joby Aviation to launch an air taxi service in the UK, becoming the latest airline to bet on a new class of electric aircraft vying to become taxis in the sky.

Joby Aviation is partnering with Virgin Atlantic to launch electric air taxis in the U.K., marking the seventh country in which the startup hopes to one

In a groundbreaking move set to launch air taxi services in the UK, Joby Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. is linking up with commuter aviation startup Joby Aviation Inc. to offer passengers in the UK seamless booking and quicker travel to and from airports once air taxi service is approved in the country.

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Atlantic plans to launch flying taxi services for business customers before the end of the decade.

That’s because the airline has just announced a new partnership with Job Aviation to launch a ‘revolutionary’ air taxi service across the UK. Joby is a California-based company that develops electric air taxis for commercial passenger service.