Electric VTOL aircraft, such as the Joby Aviation concept pictured here, combine elements of helicopters and light aircraft.

Joby’s eVTOL aircraft at the company’s Electric Flight Base near Big Sur in California

EVTOL projects may be at risk from new FAA requirements

In December 2020, Joby became the first eVTOL company to receive airworthiness approval from the US Air Force

Certifying new aircraft, engines and systems is a key challenge for eVTOL developers

Joby Aviation is developing a manufacturing facility in Marina, California, and has offices and workshops in Santa Cruz, San Carlos, Washington DC and Munich, Germany

Joby Aviation’s initial model seen during an early test flight

Joby’s eVTOL flying over California

Joby is one of several eVTOL developers to have attracted significant funding