ANA Holdings Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “ANAHD”) and Joby Aviation Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Joby”) will conduct demo flights of the Advanced Air Mobility aircraft “Joby S4” painted in a special ANA livery at the Mobility Experience at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan site from Wednesday, 1 October 2025 until the closing day of the Expo on Monday, 13 October.
In addition, on the days when demo flights are not in operation (Friday, 3 October and Wednesday, 8 October), a special public event for the “Joby S4” aircraft will be held in the EXPO Vertiport hangar within the Mobility Experience.
For the latest information on demo flights and special public events, please check the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan official app, “EXPO 2025 Visitors” (Announcements).
Demo Flight Schedule
Wednesday, 1 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Thursday, 2 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Saturday, 4 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00 ③ Around 16:00 *TBC
Sunday, 5 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Monday, 6 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Tuesday 7 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Thursday, 9 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Friday, 10 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Saturday, 11 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00 ③ Around 16:00 *TBC
Sunday, 12 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
Monday, 13 October ① Around 11:00 ② Around 14:00
– Flight time: Approximately 10 minutes each time
– Notes:
・There will be no demonstration flights on Friday, 3 October and Wednesday, 8 October.
・The above schedule may be subject to change depending on weather, aircraft conditions, etc.
・Updates will be posted on the official Expo app “EXPO 2025 Visitors” (Announcements).
Details of the Demonstration Flights
・Flight speed: up to approx. 220km/h
・Flight altitude: up to approx. 900ft (300m)
・Flight route: See the graphic on the right.
・Flight time: approx. 10 minutes
・Aircraft model: Joby S4
・Notes: Joby will obtain the necessary permits and operate all flights.
How to View the Demo Flight
No advance reservations are required to view the demo flight.
If you’d like to see the aircraft take off and land up close, please visit the Mobility Experience on the west side of the Expo site. While the aircraft is cruising, you’ll be able to see it in flight from various locations around the Expo site, including from the top of the Grand Ring, in front of the west gate, and the west group rest area. Be sure to take note of how quiet the Joby S4 is in flight.
(For Reference) Artists’ impression of the flight as seen from various locations at the Expo site *The aircraft will fly over the sea.
Please note that the Mobility Experience does not have an indoor viewing space. Please take precautions against the heat, such as using the West Group Rest Area adjacent to the Mobility Experience and drinking plenty of water.
(For Reference) Location of the Mobility Experience
Special Aircraft Opening Event Details
On days when the demo flights are not running, we will hold a special event where you can see the actual Joby S4 up close.
・Name: Mobility Experience – Special Opening of the ANA/Joby eVTOL “Joby S4”
・Dates: Friday, 3 October and Wednesday, 8 October
・Time: 10:00 – 18:00 each day, 30-minute slots
・Location: EXPO Vertiport Hangar, Mobility Experience
・Contents:
- Display of the actual Advance Air Mobility “Joby S4” (total length approx. 7.6m, total width (wingspan) approx. 14m, total height approx. 3.5m)
- ANAHD and Joby’s vision of future operations
- Overview of Joby S4 and flight (panel and video display)
- The quietness of the Joby S4 (video and interactive exhibit)
- Aircraft manufacturing, development, and test flights (video display), etc.
・Duration: Approximately 30 minutes. Free viewing of the exhibition hall.
・Reservation method: On-site registration only. For details, please refer to the reservation and lottery guide.
We may ask you to verify your identity.
(Policy and Planning Bureau)