Joby Begins Piloted eVTOL Transition Flight Tests

Joby transition flight

Joby test pilot James “Buddy” Denham flies a fully transitioned eVTOL above Marina, California.

Credit: Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation says it has begun routine piloted transitions between vertical and cruise flight during flight testing of its S4 tiltprop electric air taxi. The achievement keeps the company on track to begin flight tests in Dubai this summer and start certification testing with the FAA early in 2026...
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