FAA Reveals Airworthiness Criteria for Joby’s JAS4-1

The FAA’s action gives the public and industry 30 days to comment and is a significant step in Joby earning certification for its eVTOL. Last week, Joby announced that it would delay the commercial service launch until 2025 because of regulatory hurdles.

Michael Wildes

Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 04:31 PM ET

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The FAA’s action gives the public and industry 30 days to comment and is a significant step in Joby earning certification for its eVTOL. [Courtesy: Joby Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA has released the specific airworthiness criteria that Joby Aviation's JAS4-1 eVTOL aircraft must satisfy for certification, a critical regulatory step for the company.
Joby's eVTOL, designed for eight occupants and combining characteristics of both helicopters and airplanes, has its airworthiness document open for a 30-day public comment period.
This regulatory progress is essential for Joby, especially following its recent delay of commercial service to 2025 and its partnership with Delta Air Lines for future home-to-airport shuttle services.

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This week, the FAA issued the airworthiness criteria that eVTOL startup Joby (NYSE: JOBY) needs to meet to certify its aircraft. The document outlines the airworthiness standards the FAA deems applicable for Joby’s powered lift design.

Joby’s JAS4-1 eVTOL is designed with a maximum takeoff weight of 4,800 pounds, capable of carrying four pilots and four passengers. It uses six tilting electric engines with 5-blade propellers attached to a conventional wing and V-tail.