Joby Aviation Achieves Milestones in Electric Air Taxi Development

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a leader in electric air taxi development, has reached two notable milestones towards its aim for commercial passenger service.

FAA Awards Part 141 Certificate

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Joby a Part 141 certificate for its flight academy, an essential step in producing qualified pilots for future operations. This certificate enables the Joby Aviation Academy to offer extensive pilot training programs, including private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor training. This development is vital as Joby prepares for its upcoming commercial service, allowing aspiring pilots to train for careers with Joby or other air operators.

Safety Management System Accepted

Additionally, the FAA accepted Joby's voluntary Safety Management System (SMS) for air operations, established under Part 5. This acceptance signifies Joby's commitment to safety, even ahead of the FAA's timeline for Part 135 operators.

Bonny Simi, President of Operations at Joby, expressed excitement about the progress, noting, "We’re pleased to be ticking two more items off our operations checklist as we continue to lead the industry towards commercialization of electric air taxis."

Simi emphasized the importance of a strong safety foundation, aiming to ensure a robust training curriculum for their graduates.

Future Plans

The Part 141 certificate and the acceptance of the Part 5 SMS are crucial for Joby to launch its planned air taxi service by June 2024, detailed in the presentation titled "Pre-Flight Checklist: An Introduction to Joby Air Taxi Operations."

Joby’s electric air taxi promises to transport a pilot and four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph, offering efficient mobility with less noise than helicopters and zero operational emissions.

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