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Uber-Like Software Suite a Key Part of Joby Air Taxi Flight Plan

The company’s ElevateOS offering comprises a core operating system, rider and pilot apps, and matching engine that connects users to flights much like ride-hailing services.

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 01:15 PM ET

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Joby’s ElevateOS software suite includes a pilot app, rider app, and core operation system to manage electric air taxi flights. [Courtesy: Joby Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Joby Aviation introduced ElevateOS, a new software suite designed to "Uberize" on-demand eVTOL air taxi operations, approved under FAA Part 135 and featuring rider/pilot apps, operations management, and an intelligent matching engine, with planned integration with Uber.
ElevateOS is a key component of Joby's "preflight checklist" for its planned 2025 commercial U.S. launch with Delta Air Lines, aiming to provide an on-demand aerial ridesharing experience similar to ground-based services.
The company is also making significant progress on other critical preparations, including developing FAA-approved training programs and advanced simulators for powered-lift pilots, establishing a comprehensive Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) network.
Joby is implementing the industry's first FAA-approved Part 5 Safety Management System for an eVTOL company and is on track for aircraft type certification, with plans for initial launches in New York and Los Angeles, followed by international expansion.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi company Joby Aviation unveiled a new technology offering that will help “Uberize” its service, so to speak.

Joby on Thursday introduced its Elevate Operating Software (ElevateOS), a suite of platforms designed to help the company support on-demand air taxi operations the same way Uber and Lyft manage ground-based rideshare services. According to the company, ElevateOS is approved for company use under the FAA Part 135 permissions it was awarded in May 2022.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.