Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is developing a piloted, four-seat electric air taxi. FAA type certification is in its final stage (TIA). Commercial launch: Dubai (2026), plus NYC and Southern Europe — operating the passenger network it acquired from Blade in 2025.
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Entering the final stage of FAA certification
Joby has completed Stage 4 of the FAA's five-stage type certification and begun Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) testing — the last gate before revenue service. It flew 850+ tests in 2025 and powered on its first FAA-conforming S4.
Read at FLYING Magazine →Dubai commercial launch on track for 2026
Joby is targeting initial commercial air-taxi service in Dubai in 2026 (bookable via Uber), with its dedicated vertiport reported ~60% complete.
Read at IEEE Spectrum →Acquired Blade's passenger business
Joby agreed to buy Blade's passenger division (up to $125M, completed for ~$76M in stock), gaining Blade's NYC and Southern Europe terminal network to accelerate its commercial rollout.
Read at TechCrunch →Fleet