# faa_action (us_faa)

Joby Aviation cleared FAA Stage 4 conformity review, the only eVTOL globally to reach that milestone. Granted Type Inspection Authorization (TIA). First FAA-conforming aircraft took flight March 2026. Next phase is Type Inspection by FAA pilots.

## Key facts

- Jurisdiction: us_faa
- Filing type: faa_action
- Status: pending
- Decision date: 2025-11-01

## Covered models (1)

- [Joby S4](/models/joby-s4.md)

## Sources (1)

- [https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-s-first-faa-conforming-aircraft-takes-flight](https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-s-first-faa-conforming-aircraft-takes-flight)

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