eVTOL companies Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are focused on seeking Type Certification for commercial operations under FAA oversight.

The entities involved

• Archer Aviation →

  American electric aircraft manufacturer

  • Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan to launch air taxi services using Archer's Midnight eVTOL in Manhattan.Sun 01:29
  • Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are vying for U.S. government defense contracts while conducting testing and operations at Edwards Air Force Base.Sat 22:25
• Joby Aviation →

  American aerospace company

  Nothing else this week.

• Federal Aviation Administration →

  U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation

  • Discussion of aviation safety standards and regulations involving the Federal Aviation Administration and Flight Safety Foundation.Mon 17:57
  • The Federal Aviation Administration is managing air traffic operations at Boston Logan Airport.Mon 17:34

Related events

• Both Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are leading the eVTOL industry.Sep 10
• Joby Aviation announced a production alliance with Toyota, while the FAA certification process and market valuation estimates were discussed.Jul 3
• The speculative eVTOL market is seeing new partnerships and government-backed programs involving Archer, Joby, Delta, and Morgan Stanley.Jul 17
• Toyota is a major investor and partner in Joby, which is seeking multi-stage certification for commercial eVTOL flights with the FAA, supported by Delta.Sep 3
• Joby Aviation plans eVTOL integration pilot flights in Texas, with operations expected in the Dallas-Fort Worth area under FAA oversight.Aug 8