Joby Completes First FAA Testing on Major Aircraft Aerostructure
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has achieved a significant milestone in its electric air taxi development by completing the first FAA-credited major aerostructure testing. The company successfully conducted static load testing on the tail structure of its aircraft with FAA representatives present in Santa Cruz, CA.
The testing campaign is part of the FAA type certification process, involving comprehensive evaluation of all aircraft structures, components, and systems. During the tests, engineers applied forces exceeding maximum expected flight loads to the FAA-conforming tail structure.
The company's electric air taxi is designed to transport a pilot and four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph, promising reduced noise compared to helicopters and zero operating emissions.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo nello sviluppo del suo taxi aereo elettrico completando il primo test maggiore di aerostrutture accreditato dalla FAA. L'azienda ha condotto con successo test di carico statico sulla struttura della coda del suo aereo con la presenza di rappresentanti della FAA a Santa Cruz, CA.
La campagna di test fa parte del processo di certificazione di tipo della FAA, che prevede una valutazione completa di tutte le strutture, componenti e sistemi dell'aereo. Durante i test, gli ingegneri hanno applicato forze superiori ai carichi di volo massimi previsti sulla struttura della coda conforme agli standard FAA.
Il taxi aereo elettrico dell'azienda è progettato per trasportare un pilota e quattro passeggeri a velocità fino a 200 mph, promettendo una riduzione del rumore rispetto agli elicotteri e zero emissioni operative.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) ha logrado un hito importante en el desarrollo de su taxi aéreo eléctrico al completar la primera prueba importante de aerostructuras acreditada por la FAA. La empresa realizó con éxito pruebas de carga estática en la estructura de la cola de su aeronave con representantes de la FAA presentes en Santa Cruz, CA.
La campaña de pruebas es parte del proceso de certificación de tipo de la FAA, que implica una evaluación exhaustiva de todas las estructuras, componentes y sistemas de la aeronave. Durante las pruebas, los ingenieros aplicaron fuerzas que superan las cargas de vuelo máximas esperadas a la estructura de la cola que cumple con las regulaciones de la FAA.
El taxi aéreo eléctrico de la compañía está diseñado para transportar a un piloto y cuatro pasajeros a velocidades de hasta 200 mph, prometiendo reducir el ruido en comparación con los helicópteros y cero emisiones operativas.
조비 항공(JOBY, NYSE: JOBY)는 전기 항공 택시 개발에서 중요한 이정표를 달성하며 FAA에서 인증한 주요 항공 구조물 시험을 완료했습니다. 이 회사는 캘리포니아주 산타크루즈에서 FAA 대표가 참석한 가운데 항공기의 꼬리 구조에 대한 정적 하중 시험을 성공적으로 수행했습니다.
이번 시험 캠페인은 FAA 유형 인증 프로세스의 일환으로, 모든 항공기 구조, 구성 요소 및 시스템에 대한 포괄적인 평가를 포함합니다. 시험 동안 엔지니어들은 FAA 기준에 부합하는 꼬리 구조에 예상 최대 비행 하중을 초과하는 힘을 적용했습니다.
이 회사의 전기 항공 택시는 조종사 1명과 승객 4명을 최대 200 mph의 속도로 수송하도록 설계되어 있으며, 헬리콥터에 비해 소음이 줄어들고 운영 배출이 제로입니다.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) a atteint une étape importante dans le développement de son taxi aérien électrique en complétant le premier test majeur de structures aéronautiques accrédité par la FAA. L'entreprise a réussi à réaliser des tests de charge statique sur la structure de la queue de son aéronef en présence de représentants de la FAA à Santa Cruz, Californie.
La campagne de tests fait partie du processus de certification de type de la FAA, impliquant une évaluation complète de toutes les structures, composants et systèmes de l'aéronef. Au cours des tests, les ingénieurs ont appliqué des forces dépassant les charges de vol maximales prévues sur la structure de la queue conforme aux normes de la FAA.
Le taxi aérien électrique de l'entreprise est conçu pour transporter un pilote et quatre passagers à des vitesses allant jusqu'à 200 mph, promettant une réduction du bruit par rapport aux hélicoptères et zéro émission opérationnelle.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein in der Entwicklung seines elektrischen Lufttaxis erreicht, indem es den ersten von der FAA anerkannten großen Aerostruktur-Test abgeschlossen hat. Das Unternehmen hat erfolgreich statische Lasttests an der Heckstruktur seines Flugzeugs durchgeführt, während FAA-Vertreter in Santa Cruz, Kalifornien, anwesend waren.
Die Testkampagne ist Teil des FAA-Zertifizierungsprozesses und umfasst eine umfassende Bewertung aller Flugzeugstrukturen, -komponenten und -systeme. Während der Tests wendeten die Ingenieure Kräfte an, die die maximal erwarteten Fluglasten an der FAA-konformen Heckstruktur überschritten.
Das elektrische Lufttaxi des Unternehmens ist so konzipiert, dass es einen Piloten und vier Passagiere mit Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 200 mph transportiert und dabei im Vergleich zu Hubschraubern geringere Geräuschentwicklung und null Betriebsemissionen verspricht.
- First FAA-credited major aerostructure testing completed successfully
- Achievement of significant milestone in aircraft certification process
- Demonstration of in-house capability for design, build, and testing of aerostructures
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This milestone in FAA certification testing represents a significant technical achievement for Joby. Static load testing of major aerostructures, particularly with FAA representatives present, is a critical step in validating the structural integrity and safety of the aircraft design. The successful completion of tail structure testing under loads exceeding maximum flight forces demonstrates robust engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
Joby's vertical integration strategy in designing, building and testing aerostructures in-house is particularly noteworthy, as it enables faster iteration and better quality control throughout the certification process. This approach could accelerate their path to market while maintaining high safety standards.
The successful completion of the first FAA certification testing on a major aircraft component is a important de-risking event for Joby's commercialization timeline. This progress validates their technical capabilities and strengthens their position in the competitive eVTOL market. With a market cap of
The vertical integration strategy, while capital-intensive, provides Joby with better control over their development process and potential cost advantages in the long term. This could translate into improved margins and faster time-to-market compared to competitors relying on third-party manufacturers.
A Joby electric air taxi in flight above
Joby has successfully completed static load testing of the tail structure, marking the first time the Company has tested a major aerostructure of its aircraft for-credit with FAA representatives present. The tests took place in
“Completing for-credit static load testing on a major aircraft structure marks an important step towards certification of the Joby aircraft and we’re very pleased with the results. Reaching this milestone is the culmination of years of hard work across the engineering, testing, certification, and manufacturing teams at Joby,” said Didier Papadopoulos, President of Aircraft OEM at Joby.
“Our vertically-integrated approach to aircraft development gives us the capability to design, build, and test entire aerostructures in-house, providing Joby with a strong foundation to rapidly and efficiently continue to bring innovative technologies to market.”
During the tests, Joby engineers applied loads to the aircraft's tail structure that far exceed the maximum forces the structure is expected to experience during flight. The FAA-conforming tail structure used in the test, along with the test procedure, instrumentation, and applied loads, are outlined in Joby's certification documents, which have been approved by the FAA as part of the certification process.
Joby’s electric air taxi is designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph, offering high-speed mobility with a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters and zero operating emissions.
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