Joby Aviation Secures First FAA Certificate to Operate Air Taxis

DALLAS – Joby Aviation has gained the requisite certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to commence on-demand commercial air taxi operations.

While this is an important step toward Joby’s stated aim of commercializing its electric aerial ridesharing service in 2024, the company still has a long way to go before it can transport passengers in its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles.

The Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate the company got this week is only one of three FAA certifications it will need to operate its eVTOLs as air taxis across the United States; the other two are a Type read more ⇒

Source:: “Airways Magazine”

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