Joby Aviation's type certification journey and what the first commercial air taxi actually looks like
Joby Aviation's S4 air taxi has completed Stage 4 of FAA type certification, with commercial flights targeted for late 2026.
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Joby Aviation's S4 and the five-year marathon to FAA type certification
Joby Aviation's S4 is the closest eVTOL aircraft to FAA type certification, with over 85% of compliance documentation complete and 1,000+ test flights logged.
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Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL enters late-stage FAA conformity testing while Garmin and hydrogen propulsion milestones signal real progress in aviation tech.
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Joby Aviation leads the eVTOL certification race with over 70% of FAA requirements complete and a full Part 23 type certificate in sight.
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