Joby’s First FAA-Conforming Aircraft Takes Flight

Joby’s First FAA-Conforming Aircraft Takes Flight

Flight marks a major step on the path to FAA Type Certification Aircraft is first of a fleet being built for Type

Joby flies first certification aircraft as air taxi program moves toward approval

Joby Aviation has begun flight testing the first aircraft built for the final certification phase of its electric… The post Joby flies first certification aircraft as air taxi program moves toward approval appeared first on Air Data News.

Joby begins testing FAA-conforming aircraft

On March 11, 2026, Joby Aviation announced that it has begun flight testing its first Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-conforming aircraft.   Unlike earlier prototypes, the aircraft used in these tests (with registration N547JX) is already the final design built for the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA). It has been built to FAA Designated Engineering Representative-approved designs and signed off by FAA Designated Airworthiness Represent…

Joby starts flight tests of its FAA-conforming aircraft

Joby Aviation has announced it has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), a major step on the path to type certification. “Initial testing by Joby pilots will pave the way for FAA pilots to visit Joby’s Marina, CA, facility later this year to conduct the rigorous TIA testing required to validate the aircraft for commercial service,” according to the company in a press release. “Today’s anno

Joby advances air taxi certification with FAA-conforming aircraft tests

Joby Aviation (Joby) has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft as part of the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process, marking a significant step towards type certification and the eventual launch of commercial air taxi services. The aircraft, registered as N547JX, is the first in a fleet currently being produced to support the rigorous TIA testing programme. Initial flights are being conducted by Joby’s own test pilots. The…