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Aircraft

Joby Aviation S4

IndustryPassenger & eVTOL

A five-seat electric air taxi with six tilting rotors, closing in on full FAA type certification as of 2026.

Key Specs

  • Five seats (1 pilot + 4 passengers), six tilting rotors
  • Top speed ~200 mph (322 km/h), range ~150 miles (161 km)
  • Cleared FAA Stage 4 certification in March 2026
  • Type Certificate issuance estimated late 2026; Air Carrier Certificate still required before commercial flights