Joby Seeking Final-Phase Testing for Five Air Taxis in 2026

Air taxi startup Joby Aviation Inc. expects to have five aircraft in one of the final phases of certification next year as it aims to start commercial flights in early 2026, according to its chief executive officer.

“Through the course of ’26, we are going to be bringing more aircraft and building out progressively,” Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt said in an interview. He said that next year the company will likely have five aircraft undergoing the US Federal Aviation Administration’s Type Inspection Authorization testing, which is needed to start commercial service in the US.