Joby S4
In Certification
Joby Aviation
Overview
Five-seat (1 pilot + 4 passengers) all-electric VTOL aircraft with six tilting propellers. Designed for urban air mobility with a top speed of 200 mph, a range of up to 100 miles, and a low acoustic footprint suitable for dense cities. It takes off and lands vertically, then transitions to efficient wing-borne cruise flight.
FAA Stage 4 completed March 2026. Now in Stage 5 (TIA) - the final certification gate, with Q2 2026 the strongest quarter of certification progress yet. Five conforming aircraft are flying and 12 more are in production, with at least two more expected off the line in H2 2026. FAA type certificate expected late 2026.