**Joby Aviation Anticipates FAA Ruling on eVTOL Certification Ahead of Schedule**

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is yet to finalize its certification guidelines for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Despite this, Joby Aviation sees promising progress, with founder JoeBen Bevirt suggesting the FAA might issue a ruling sooner than anticipated.

Bevirt outlines the transparent approach Joby has adopted regarding their certification journey. He notes that the company provides quarterly updates on their status and the FAA’s progress through the five stages of certification. The latest update revealed that Joby has completed over a third of stage four, and the FAA has been advancing significantly. Bevirt is optimistic that this momentum will continue to grow in the latter half of the year.

Highlighting the advantages of eVTOL aircraft, Bevirt emphasizes the superior speed compared to traditional ground transportation. Joby’s aircraft can transport more passengers across greater distances in less time, positioning the company as a strong competitor to services like Uber Black. This capability promises faster and more efficient urban mobility solutions.

Joby is preparing to launch piloted services in major urban centers such as New York and Los Angeles. Bevirt suggests that these electric air taxis will not only offer a faster travel option for consumers but will also integrate seamlessly into the existing aviation infrastructure.

For a deeper dive into Joby’s advancements and firsthand experiences with their electric air taxis, tune in to the latest episode of Yahoo Finance’s NEXT series, hosted by Madison Mills.