Monterey County invites resident input on climate action plan, Joby Aviation steps closer to commercial electric flights

KAZU | By Erin Malsbury,

Published January 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM PST

A Joby electric air taxi flies over Monterey Bay. — Joby Aviation recently completed a few FAA certification requirements that bring the company's electric air taxis closer to offering commercial flights.

In today's newscast: Monterey County residents have until Friday at 11:59pm to complete a climate action simulator, which will help the county decide which projects to prioritize. Also, Joby aviation gets a few steps closer to offering commercial electric air taxi flights.

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