Joby Reaches Fourth of Five Stages in FAA Part 135 Certification Process
California-based Joby expects to gain its Part 135 operator certificate by the end of the year, preparing the way for commercial ride-sharing flights in its eVTOL aircraft by 2024.
Joby Aviation has begun the fourth of five stages to receive the FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate it needs to launch ride-sharing services with its all-electric, four-passenger eVTOL passenger aircraft in 2024. The California-based company reported the milestone on March 15 as it continues work to also earn both type and production certification for the four-passenger model.
After filing an initial application for a Part 135 certificate in June 2021, Joby completed the second stage in August, which included the submission of a complete package of manuals. The third and fourth stages involve FAA review and approval of manuals and FAA observation of the company performing operations to ensure full regulatory compliance.
