Joby begins testing first FAA-conforming aircraft for certification

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Joby’s First FAA-Conforming Aircraft Takes Flight

March 11, 2026 4:55 PM EDT

Flight marks a major step on the path to FAA Type Certification Aircraft is first of a fleet being built for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) FAA pilots expected to begin for credit TIA flight testing later this year

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), a major step on the path to type... More