Joby Aviation reached its strongest progress yet in the fifth and final stage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification process. This "Show and Verify" phase requires the company to prove its electric air taxi meets all regulatory safety standards through FAA-reviewed tests.
Joby reported completing 20% of the work required for this final stage as of early August 2026. This milestone keeps the company on track for its targeted commercial launch in the United States.
Successfully completing this stage allows Joby to receive the type certificate necessary for commercial passenger operations.