Joby Aviation Selected For White House Air Taxi Program (1)

March 9, 2026, 8:59 PM UTC

(Updates with additional details.)

Joby Aviation announced it has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program, allowing the company to begin early operations this year in 10 US states.

  • Program covers Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Utah
  • Initiative paves way for operations ahead of FAA type certification
  • Program expected to accelerate regulatory coordination between FAA, DOT and local authorities
  • Joby’s first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization set to fly shortly
  • Company plans to scale production to four ...

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