Joby Aviation stock is soaring as its electric flying vehicles get closer to takeoff

The California-based air-taxi company has received a permit from the FAA that allows it to launch testing programs. The next Uber of the skies may be one step closer to takeoff. On Wednesday, Joby Aviation, a California-based company focused on creating a next-generation aerial taxi service, received a Special Airworthiness Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The new permit allows Joby to launch flight testing programs for its first production prototype. Read Full Story