---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001819848-25-000590"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "JOBY"
cik: "0001819848"
company_name: "Joby Aviation, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-11-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T00:23:19.489397+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Joby begins power-on testing of first conforming aircraft, enters final certification stage

## Summary
- Power-on testing starts on first FAA-conforming aircraft built for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA).
- TIA is final stage of FAA Type Certification; flight testing by Joby pilots expected in 2025, FAA pilots in 2026.
- Milestone validates manufacturing process and quality system; aircraft uses conforming components and approved designs.
- Company to report Q3 2025 financial results after market close today (November 5, 2025).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001819848-25-000590
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: JOBY
- cik: 0001819848
- company_name: Joby Aviation, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-11-05T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819848/000181984825000590/0001819848-25-000590-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1819848/000181984825000590/joby-20251105.htm

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