New FAA rules issued for “powered-lift” aircraft such as Joby’s air taxi

New FAA rules issued for “powered-lift” aircraft such as Joby’s air taxi

MARINA – Joby Aviation, the company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service including at its plant in Marina, is welcoming the release of new Federal Aviation Administration rules designed to enable the operation of its aircraft in the United States. On Tuesday, the FAA issued a final rule for the qualifications and training that instructors and pilots must have to fly aircraft in this “powered-lift” category. The rule als…