www.privateairny.com Private Air | Fall 2023
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FOR
TAKEOFF
Joby Aviation Advances Towards
FAA Certification Milestone for
Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxi Service.
Words By: Sam Brady
J
oby Aviation, a prominent player in
the electric vertical takeoff and landing
(eVTOL) aircraft industry, announced
a major achievement in its pursuit
of launching a commercial air taxi service in
the United States by 2025. e company has
successfully submitted all certification plans for
its cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft to the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA), marking a
significant milestone in its regulatory journey.
is summer, Joby unveiled the first production
prototype of its piloted four-passenger aircraft
at its flight-testing facility in Marina, California.
e facility also houses a pilot production line
established in collaboration with Toyota, Joby's
trusted partner in advancing innovative aviation
technologies.
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