MARINA — Joby Aviation will be taking advantage of an opportunity that ensures mature electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft can begin operations in select markets ahead of full Federal Aviation Administration certification, a critical step in preparing for scaled commercial service.

The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program was included in an executive order to the Department of Transportation and FAA. Titled “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” dated June 6, President Donald Trump declared that it is the policy of the United States to accelerate the safe commercialization of unmanned aerial systems technologies and fully integrate them into the National Airspace System, as well as eVTOL and other Advanced Air Mobility aircraft operations.

The Electric Vertical Takeoff and

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