Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust . Forward-looking: Joby Aviation has begun a series of real-world flight tests in New York City, placing its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in one of the most complex urban airspaces in the US as it works toward commercial approval. The company is conducting 10 days of demonstration flights focused on operational performance rather than passenger service. The tests are designed to evaluate how the aircraft performs on real-world routes between airports and city heliports. In early demonstrations, Joby flew from JFK Airport to heliports in Lower Manhattan and Midtown in under 10 minutes. The route, which can take significantly longer by car depending on traffic, is a key use case for the company's proposed urban air mobility network. Joby's aircraft is designed for short urban trips using electric power.…