SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 17, 2025--
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced its support for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy, as well as its intent to immediately engage on key recommendations. The Strategy provides a clear policy roadmap for AAM deployment and integration across workforce, infrastructure, safety and data sharing.
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“This strategy is tangible proof that the U.S. government recognizes the value of the AAM industry, and it comes as we’re preparing for early air taxi operations in U.S. cities through the eIPP program, created by an Executive Order this summer. It’s a powerful signal that our federal government, in coordination with state, local and tribal communities, is prepared to usher in the next generation of U.S. leadership in aviation,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby.
Congress passed the “Advanced Air Mobility and Coordination Act” in 2022 to ensure federal agencies work in coordination on investments necessary for the maturation of the AAM ecosystem in the United States. The DOT, under Secretary Duffy’s leadership, subsequently brought together at least 19 federal agencies and departments to develop and publish this Strategy. The Strategy fosters innovation, ensures safety, and promotes cohesion across the federal government to shape the future of air transportation in the United States.
It also comes as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and DOT look to execute the Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) starting in 2026. eIPP supports eVTOL use cases across the country ahead of FAA Type Certification, such as proving routes for operations. The eIPP’s near-term operations and the Strategy’s policy recommendations empower regulators, communities and industry alike to move forward in lockstep.
Joby’s advanced progress towards certification and operational maturity uniquely positions the company to immediately engage on the Strategy’s core recommendations:
The Administration’s roadmap comes at a moment of unprecedented validation for Joby. In 2025, Joby’s flight test program spanned three countries, including operations at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan, extreme-environment testing in the United Arab Emirates, and public airport-to-airport missions in California. With its aircraft now advancing into the final stage of FAA certification, and pre-certification demonstration programs launching next year, 2026 is set to be an inflection point.
About Joby
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi. Joby intends to both operate its fast, quiet, and convenient air taxi service in cities around the world and sell its aircraft to other operators and partners. To learn more, visit www.jobyaviation.com.
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Joby’s electric air taxi at Edwards Air Force Base Credit: Joby Aviation
