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Joby begins flight testing of first FAA‑conforming production eVTOL ahead of TIA

Joby Aviation has started flight testing its first FAA‑conforming production eVTOL built for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), a pivotal step on the path to FAA type certification and commercial passenger operations. FAA pilots are expected to begin ‘for‑credit’ TIA flight testing later this year.

Discovered 2026-03-11T13:59:32.100070-07:00 | 2026-03-11T13:59:32.100070-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

  • First FAA‑conforming production aircraft entering TIA flight testing is the formal, regulator‑facing milestone required to move toward FAA type certification and commercial passenger operations; FAA ‘for‑credit’ TIA flights are expected later this year.
  • Progress on TIA directly supports Joby’s planned production and delivery capacity, advancing the certification foundation needed for the Dayton manufacturing ramp to ~4 aircraft/month by 2027 (see production plans) ([source:7819a944-2e49-4fd8-99f7-6c95f9156aa6]).
  • Certification momentum ties into training and operational readiness: the TIA phase complements Joby’s investment in FAA‑qualified simulators and single‑pilot training infrastructure that will underpin initial commercial operations ([source:60c5df93-0441-4b37-b501-57968296b917]) and fits within broader DOT/FAA eVTOL integration pilots underway ([source:cef24d64-c691-4ad8-8886-bba5b31b7330]).

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asdnews.com Urban Air Mobility News aaminternational.com eVTOL Insights avionrevue.com aerobuzz.fr
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First Seen
2026-03-11T13:59:32.100070-07:00
Latest Update
2026-03-17T08:34:26.954306-07:00
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