Joby Continues Progress Towards eVTOL Certification

Joby has completed a second system review which are carried out to validate aircraft architecture and track development process By Joe Macey / 14 Dec 2022
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Joby Aviation has announced the completion of its second of four system reviews with the the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) representing another step to certifying its eVTOL aircraft.

The in-person, multi-day audit took place at Joby’s facilities in Marina, California. The system reviews serve to validate the overall architecture of the aircraft and ensure the company’s development process is on track to satisfy the FAA’s safety objectives associated with complex aircraft systems. The system reviews take place alongside the ongoing submission of Means of Compliance, area-specific certification plans, and other certification documents that cover specific elements of the Joby aircraft and its systems.

In September, Joby announced during its third quarter results that 84 percent of its Means of Compliance had been accepted by the FAA, with four area-specific certification plans submitted for approval. Earlier this year, Joby also announced the completion of its first Systems and Compliance Reviews and carried out its first for-credit FAA conformity tests.

Joby received its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the FAA in May, enabling the company to operate a commercial air taxi service in the United States. Joby expects to certify its aircraft in time to commence commercial passenger service in 2025. 

Didier Papadopoulos, Head of Aircraft OEM at Joby, said: “Progress on certification is a key area of focus for this nascent sector, and we’re pleased to mark our continued leadership with the successful completion of our second system review. We’re confident that our aircraft design is on track to meet the FAA’s expectations regarding system-level safety, redundancy, and overall aircraft architecture. We’re grateful to the FAA for their dedication to safety and deep engagement on our ongoing certification program.”

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