Joby Aviation Proposes Flying Taxi Certification In Australia

Electric air taxi maker Joby Aviation wants to operate flying taxis in Australia (photo: x @jobyaviation)

JAKARTA Electric air taxi maker Joby Aviation announced on Tuesday August 6 that it had officially submitted an aircraft certification application for use in Australia. The company based in Santa Cruz, California is one of many air taxi makers.

The aircraft is also known as an aircraft with the ability to take off and land vertically electric (EVTOL). The aircraft appeared in recent years with the promise to reduce city travel congestion by offering intercity travel.

Joby's certification submission to the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) took advantage of a bilateral agreement between US and Australian aviation regulators for mutual recognition of aviation approval and certification.

FAA-type certification requires companies to carry out rigorous testing and documentation on each aircraft system to prove that aircraft meet safety standards and is ready for commercial operations.

Joby targets to start commercial passenger services by 2025 and is currently in the third stage of the five-stage certification process with the US FAA. The company has also submitted a request for its FAA-type certification, once received, to be validated by the Civil Aviation Bureau of Japan and the British Civil Aviation Authority.

Joby's EVTOL aircraft are designed to carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph.