Joby Adds Second eVTOL Prototype to Flight Test Program
In late December, both the FAA and the U.S. Air Force issued airworthiness approvals for the second full-scale eVTOL prototype, which is set to start flying in this month.
Joby Aviation has added a second preproduction example of its four-passenger eVTOL aircraft as it steps up a flight test program expected to lead to type certification and the launch of air taxi services in 2024. The California-based company announced that in late December both the FAA and the U.S Air Force issued airworthiness approval for the second aircraft to begin flight operations.
The second prototype is due to start flight tests later this month as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program to evaluate the use of eVTOL aircraft for military missions. The aircraft is expected to have a range of 150 miles and a top speed of 200 mph when certified.
