Overview
- Power-on has begun for Joby’s first aircraft built to its approved type design, initiating large-scale subsystem integration testing under the FAA’s TIA program.
- The work prepares the eVTOL for “for credit” flight tests, with Joby pilots expected to fly later in 2025 and FAA pilots scheduled to conduct tests in 2026.
- The aircraft was produced under an FAA-approved quality management system with DER-approved designs and inspections by DAARs for bolt-level traceability.
- TIA activities will validate performance metrics such as range, speed and energy management, assess handling across all flight regimes, and review operational procedures for certification evidence.
- Joby said it will share more details on its Q3 2025 earnings webcast, and its shares rose following the announcement.