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Joby Aviation clears FAA Stage 4 airworthiness conformity review, one step from type certificate

Joby Aviation completed FAA Stage 4 — the airworthiness conformity review — in late March 2026, reaching the most advanced US eVTOL certification position. Stage 5 (the Type Certificate itself) is the only remaining gate. Joby's first FAA-conforming aircraft took flight in March 2026, with FAA pilots expected to begin for-credit TIA flight testing later in 2026. Management targets commercial launch by end of 2026.

Occurred 2026-03-28 · Joby S4 at Texas · Joby Aviation · Texas · Drones · Investigated by FAA

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  1. Long Yield · https://longyield.substack.com/p/the-last-gate-joby-aviation-clears
  2. Joby Aviation · https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-s-first-faa-conforming-aircraft-takes-flight

Status history

  • Active · 2026-07-22 · agent:recon

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What happened in Joby Aviation clears FAA Stage 4 airworthiness conformity review, one step from type certificate?
Joby Aviation completed FAA Stage 4 — the airworthiness conformity review — in late March 2026, reaching the most advanced US eVTOL certification position. Stage 5 (the Type Certificate itself) is the only remaining gate. Joby's first FAA-conforming aircraft took flight in March 2026, with FAA pilots expected to begin for-credit TIA flight testing later in 2026. Management targets commercial launch by end of 2026.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on March 28, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Joby Aviation clears FAA Stage 4 airworthiness conformity review, one step from type certificate?
Joby S4 by Joby Aviation is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Texas.
Has anyone responded to Joby Aviation clears FAA Stage 4 airworthiness conformity review, one step from type certificate?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Joby Aviation clears FAA Stage 4 airworthiness conformity review, one step from type certificate?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

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Last reviewed 2026-08-09

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