Multiple Flights At A Time Critical To Certification Plans

Joby Aviation announced the successful completion of a flight of two aircraft simultaneously for the first time. This represents a significant step in the company’s flight test program.

Two weeks previously, Joby announced two successful flights demonstrating the full transition from vertical to cruise flight and back again, with a pilot aboard.

JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby said, “This achievement not only demonstrates Joby’s leadership in the sector, it’s another indication of the power of American innovation. Our air taxi is designed, manufactured and assembled here in the US, and we are a proudly American company, employing engineers and other experts across 40 different US states.”

He added, “With six aircraft in our test fleet, flying multiple aircraft at a time will play an important role in accelerating our certification testing and supporting our plans to carry our first passengers next year.”

Joby has partnered with Uber and Delta Air Lines to bring air taxi service to the U.S. and is expecting to launch service in the Los Angeles and New York City markets. Launch of service will happen shortly after the FAA grants Joby aircraft type certification.

Beyond the U.S., Joby previously announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic and ANA Holdings Inc., to bring service to the UK and Japan, respectively.

Joby’s fleet of test aircraft have completed over 40,000 miles of test flights in New York City, Japan, and Korea. The sixth aircraft to join the test fleet is currently undergoing final functional checks, and the two aircraft positioned at Edwards Air Force Base in California are completing testing in coordination with Joby’s defense customers.

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