Joby: US Government's Advanced Air Mobility Plan is Pivotal Step Toward Commercial Launch

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy, as well as its intent to immediately engage on key recommendations. The Strategy provides a clear policy roadmap for AAM deployment and integration across workforce, infrastructure, safety and data sharing.

“This strategy is tangible proof that the U.S. government recognizes the value of the AAM industry, and it comes as we’re preparing for early air taxi operations in U.S. cities through the eIPP program, created by an Executive Order this summer. It’s a powerful signal that our federal government, in coordination with state, local and tribal communities, is prepared to usher in the next generation of U.S. leadership in aviation,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby.

Congress passed the “Advanced Air Mobility and Coordination Act” in 2022 to ensure federal agencies work in coordination on investments necessary for the maturation of the AAM ecosystem in the United States. The DOT, under Secretary Duffy’s leadership, subsequently brought together at least 19 federal agencies and departments to develop and publish this Strategy. The Strategy fosters innovation, ensures safety, and promotes cohesion across the federal government to shape the future of air transportation in the United States. 

It also comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and DOT look to execute the Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) starting in 2026. eIPP supports eVTOL use cases across the country ahead of FAA Type Certification, such as proving routes for operations. The eIPP’s near-term operations and the Strategy’s policy recommendations empower regulators, communities and industry alike to move forward in lockstep.

• Joby’s advanced progress towards certification and operational maturity uniquely positions the company to immediately engage on the Strategy’s core recommendations:
• Leverage Existing or Repurposed Infrastructure: Joby’s operational strategy has always focused on using a blend of existing and new infrastructure to deploy its air taxi services. The Strategy’s emphasis on facilitating the use of “existing or repurposed infrastructure for near- and medium-term AAM operations” directly aligns with Joby’s plan to initiate commercial services without requiring significant upfront investment in infrastructure.
• Data Sharing with Respective Government Agencies: Joby has led the industry’s regulatory path, becoming the first eVTOL company to finalize its certification blueprint (G-1) with the FAA, and is now entering the final stages of validating all necessary design, flight and manufacturing data. Combined with flying over 50,000 miles - including 850 flights in 2025 and operating test flights within the National Airspace System - means Joby has a significant amount of data needed for the Strategy.
• Building the Workforce: Careers in aviation unlock opportunities for economic mobility and Joby has been actively engaged in building a skilled AAM workforce here in the United States. The company employs more than 2,000 people globally, including through Joby’s apprenticeship program. Joby’s manufacturing workforce continues to grow at the company’s scaled production site in Dayton, Ohio and its pilot production line in Marina, California. Through its aviation academy, the company is also building a talent pipeline of pilots and aircraft mechanics. The Strategy’s focus on developing workforce pipelines, including leveraging military experience, supports Joby’s integrated manufacturing and operating strategy, as well as its development of dual-use technologies for U.S. defense.
• Autonomy & Safety: The commitment to developing an aviation autonomy roadmap aligns with work already underway at Joby. Joby’s Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology,  validated over thousands of flight miles, provides critical operational data to advance the Strategy’s goals for increasingly autonomous and scaled operations. In addition, Joby has participated in two simulations with the FAA and NASA to validate integration of eVTOL operations using existing air traffic control procedures into the National Airspace System around Los Angeles International Airport, Dallas Love Field and DFW airports.   

The Administration’s roadmap comes at a moment of unprecedented validation for Joby. In 2025, Joby’s flight test program spanned three countries, including operations at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, extreme-environment testing in the United Arab Emirates, and public airport-to-airport missions in California. With its aircraft now advancing into the final stage of FAA certification, and pre-certification demonstration programs launching next year, 2026 is set to be an inflection point.