(Updates with additional details.)
Joby Aviation announced it has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program, allowing the company to begin early operations this year in 10 US states.
- Program covers Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah
- Initiative paves way for operations ahead of FAA type certification
- Program expected to accelerate regulatory coordination between FAA, DOT and local authorities
- Joby’s first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization set to fly shortly
- Company plans to scale production to four ...