Joby Receives FAA Nod to Start Air Taxi Services Commercially

Joby Receives FAA Nod to Start Air Taxi Services Commercially
A Joby Aviation Air Taxi outside of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ahead of their listing in Manhattan, New York, on Aug. 11, 2021. Andrew Kelly/Reuters
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WASHINGTON—Joby Aviation Inc said on Thursday it had received a certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would allow it to begin its air-taxi operations commercially with a conventional airplane.

Although the certification gives the necessary clearance and is a significant milestone, the company still has additional regulatory hurdles to clear before its five-seater aircraft can legally fly passengers.