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January 31, 2022

Joby Requests FCC Approval for R/C Test Flights in San Fran Bay

Scenic Locations To Become Backdrop Unmanned Development

Joby Aviation requested FCC approval for use of the frequencies and bands for prospective aircraft testing on the company's S4 which recently received its airworthiness approval. The prime testing locations are near some of the most popular sightseeing destinations in the bay area, with one between the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco, and the other not far off the coast of Alameda. Test flights are the next item on the agenda as they shake out their eVTOL aircraft, which will soon be joined by a second pre production unit. Should all go well, Joby expects to begin commercial operations in 2024, offering futuristic and sustainable air taxi services.

Flight Sims Evaluated Under CAA and FAA Approval Accepted Interchangeably

The FAA and its British analogue, the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have come together and finalized an agreement that will allow the two countries to share the results of each other’s evaluation and acceptance of flight simulators. The change will allow the simplification of a unified, streamlined regulatory landscape for increasingly important flight training equipment. The FAA said, "The agreement will reduce the regulatory burden on business while maintaining aviation safety," as those requiring significantly expensive, high end equipment will see a simpler ecosystem with less legal hang-ups.