Joby's electric air-taxi gets closer to liftoff
STORY: The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the first of three required certifications to operate commercially
Full approval will allow Joby to roll out electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across the U.S.
It says its futuristic eVTOLs can travel 150 miles on a single charge at up to 200mph
The startup is aiming to launch its five-seater aircraft as a ridesharing service in 2024
News of the FAA's Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate boosted Joby's shares
It had reported losses of $62.3 million for Q1, 2022 and also warned of manufacturing costs