Joby Aviation has submitted what it calls the first 'area-specific' certification plan to the FAA as part of the process for achieving type certification for the eVTOL aircraft it aims to start operating in 2024. On March 22, the company reported that the plan submitted earlier this week focuses on cabin safety, and relates to materials, seats, and occupant restraints used in the aircraft’s interior.
This task represents the first of several plans the company will need to tender covering specific areas of the vehicle's design and performance. The submission lays out the combination of design reports, analysis, and testing that it will employ to demonstrate compliance with FAA safety standards for one functional area of the aircraft. The requirements addressed in the cabin safety certification plan include crashworthiness, flammability, and protecting occupants in case of an emergency landing.
