Joby Aviation Accelerates eVTOL Aircraft Certification

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Joby Aviation (Santa Cruz, Calif., U.S.) announced on Feb. 9 that it has begun generating revenue as part of achieving another major milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Agility Prime program. The company also announced that it has agreed to a G1 certification basis for its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA, Washington, D.C., U.S.). This agreement lays out the specific requirements that need to be met by Joby’s aircraft for it to be certified for commercial operations.

Agility Prime is a program that seeks to accelerate the development of a commercial market for advanced air mobility (AAM) and encourage American innovation. Joby’s participation in the program will reportedly provide the U.S. Government with valuable data and insight into the operation and performance of eVTOL aircraft. It also provides Joby with access to key research facilities and equipment, as well as an opportunity to prove out the maturity and reliability of its aircraft years in advance of entering commercial service. 

“The Agility Prime program represents an invaluable opportunity to understand and accelerate the positive impact of clean, electric aircraft in the U.S. and beyond.. With ten years of engineering and more than 1,000 test flights behind us, we’re excited to now be playing a key role in demonstrating the potential of this new sector while giving the U.S. Government a front row seat.” JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation

Joby also confirmed that it agreed to a G1 certification basis for its aircraft with the FAA in 2020. A G1 outlines the criteria that need to be met in order for an aircraft to be certified for civil commercial operations, and reaching the milestone marks a key step on the way towards certifying any new aircraft in the U.S.

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