https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-era-of-aviation-autonomous-airplane-completes-first-ever-flight-across-the-countryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-era-of-aviation-autonomous-airplane-completes-first-ever-flight-across-the-countryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-era-of-aviation-autonomous-airplane-completes-first-ever-flight-across-the-country#u79844Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:41:02 +0000Joby Aviation has completed the first fully autonomous flight across the United States. The aircraft flew 3,100 miles from the Bay Area in California to North Carolina. This milestone highlights the company's push beyond electric air taxis into broader autonomous aviation capabilities. Multiple sources reported on the cross-country journey, describing it as a major step forward for the aviation industry and the development of uncrewed flight technology.Why it mattersThe historic cross-country journey showcases the expanding capabilities of autonomous flight systems developed by Joby Aviat