Joby Aviation received a certificate allowing the transport of passengers by air taxi

California manufacturer of air taxis Joby Aviation became one step closer to the full-fledged launch of the passenger transportation service using air taxis.

What is known

The company received one of the three certificates required to launch the service. This is a document issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, which allows Joby Aviation provide services for the transportation of passengers using electric aircraft with vertical takeoff and landing.

The regulator issued the certificate ahead of schedule. The company originally planned to receive approval in the third or fourth quarter of 2022. For a full-fledged launch of the passenger transportation service Joby Aviation you need to obtain a certificate that will allow you to start mass production of air taxis, as well as a document certifying that the vehicles comply with all requirements.

Recall that the electric plane of the Californian company is designed for six people, including the pilot. The taxi is equipped with rotary propellers for vertical takeoff/landing and horizontal flight. The maximum speed of the air taxi is 320 km/h and the cruising range is 240 km. Market entry is scheduled for 2024.

Source: The Verge