Joby's first FAA-conforming aircraft completes initial flight tests ahead of FAA for-credit TIA flights

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Joby's first FAA-conforming aircraft, N547JX, completed its initial flights at Marina, California, demonstrating readiness for Type Inspection Authorization testing. Built to FAA-approved designs and signed off by FAA Designated Airworthiness Representatives, the aircraft advanced the path to type certification with FAA pilots expected later in 2026 for for-credit testing.

• N547JX built to FAA-approved designs for Type Inspection Authorization.
• FAA Designated Airworthiness Representatives signed off on airframe and components.
• Joby pilots conducting initial flight evaluation at Marina, California.
• FAA for-credit testing expected 2026; Joby targets 4 aircraft/month by 2027.