Exclusive From The Electric: Two Electric Aviation Startups Attempt to Jump Ahead of Rivals

On March 12, Joby flew its eVTOL over San Francisco. Photo: Courtesy Joby Aviation.

The Iran war seems likely to scotch the plans of U.S. electric aviation startups to launch their first commercial flights in the Middle East this year. But in the next few weeks and months, two leaders in the nascent industry will be flying in the U.S.