Overview
- Joby reported that power-on and subsystem integration checks are underway on its first aircraft built to FAA-approved designs and processes.
- Company pilots are expected to start for-credit flight testing later in 2025, with FAA pilots scheduled to run their own evaluations in 2026.
- Each TIA aircraft conforms to the intended type design, with components approved by FAA Designated Engineering Representatives and inspected by FAA Designated Airworthiness Representatives.
- TIA activities will validate performance metrics, handling in vertical, cruise and hover flight, and operational elements such as maintenance procedures and pilot training materials.
- Joby said it will provide additional updates during its third-quarter 2025 earnings webcast on Wednesday.