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 Aviation's electric aircraft is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle powered by six electric motors, capable of carrying one pilot and four passengers at speeds approaching 200 knots.
- The company is progressing through a multiyear FAA certification program for commercial operations, having successfully completed three of five required testing stages.
- The aircraft was recently showcased at the 2024 NBAA-BACE convention in Las Vegas.
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