?Eric Allison is recognized as a pioneer in the future urban air mobility market and currently serves as the Chief Product Officer at Joby Aviation. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and went on to receive his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Stanford University, one of the world’s leading research institutions. During his time at Stanford, he dedicated himself to researching autonomous aviation systems, air traffic management, and multi-drone networks. He also contributed to collaborative projects with NASA and the FAA, helping to shape the blueprint for future air traffic systems.

After completing his doctorate, he joined the Silicon Valley aviation startup Zee.Aero (now known as Wisk), where he worked directly on the development of early eVTOL aircraft and cutting-edge aviation technologies. He later became the head of Uber’s urban air mobility project, Uber Elevate. As the project leader, he spearheaded the development of an urban air mobility platform with the vision of transforming aerial transportation into an accessible and practical means of mobility for everyone. He led global partnerships for Uber Elevate, collaborating with various aircraft manufacturers and infrastructure companies to establish the foundation of this innovative platform. Notably, he played a key role in organizing the "Uber Elevate Summit," bringing together aviation and mobility experts from around the world to discuss and shape the future of the industry.

In 2020, when Joby Aviation acquired Uber Elevate, Eric Allison joined Joby as a key member of the leadership team. Joby Aviation, based in California, is a leading company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and is considered one of the global leaders in the urban air mobility sector. Today, as Chief Product Officer, he oversees a wide range of areas, including aircraft commercialization strategy, customer experience design, business model development, and regulatory engagement.

His vision goes beyond technological innovation ? he aims to make eVTOL aircraft an everyday, seamless mode of transportation for everyone. His ultimate goal is to integrate air travel into public transportation networks, and he continues to pursue environmentally friendly designs with minimal noise and emissions, combined with the highest safety standards. Joby Aviation is currently completing its certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and plans to deliver aircraft to Dubai in mid-2025, with the first passengers expected to fly between late 2025 and early 2026.