Powered by six electric motors, Joby’s electric aircraft takes off and lands vertically and can carry one pilot and four riders at speeds near 200 knots. Joby is engaged in a multiyear testing program with the FAA to certify the vehicle for commercial operations and has completed the first three of five stages. It was showing the vehicle at the 2024 NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas and AVweb’s Russ Niles caught up with Joby’s chief pilot of flight operations, Garrett Smith.
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Key Takeaways:
- Joby's electric aircraft is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle capable of carrying one pilot and four passengers at speeds approaching 200 knots, powered by six electric motors.
- The company is actively engaged in a multiyear FAA testing program to certify the aircraft for commercial operations, having completed the first three of five required stages.
- Joby recently showcased its aircraft at the 2024 NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas, where its chief pilot discussed the vehicle's progress.
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