Joby Aviation announced Wednesday that it has begun power-on testing of its first FAA-conforming aircraft, part of the final stage of the FAA’s Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) process. The testing marks the start of extensive hardware and software integration checks to prepare for “for credit” flight testing, the company said.

The aircraft was produced under Joby’s FAA-approved quality management system. Joby pilots are expected to begin flight testing later this year, with FAA pilots scheduled to conduct their own tests in 2026. Each TIA aircraft will be constructed to match the company’s approved type design and will be inspected by FAA representatives.

Preparing for Flight Testing

“Beginning this aircraft subsystem testing is the culmination of more than a decade of focused engin

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