Joby Partners with CAE for eVTOL Aircraft Pilot Training

• Joby intends to manufacture and operate its all-electric aircraft, which will require the company to train pilots

• CAE has invested CAD$1 billion into aviation technologies of the future

CAE has partnered with Joby Aviation Inc. to develop and qualify flight simulation training devices that will be used to train the future pilots of Joby's all-electric aircraft.

Leveraging the core simulation technology Joby has been developing for the past five years, CAE will work with Joby to develop pilot training devices specifically for the company's electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Joby intends to both manufacture and operate its aircraft, requiring the company to train a new generation of pilots. Used to simulate aircraft flight in various environments and conditions, flight simulators are an integral part of readying pilots to fly a new type of aircraft.

Joby is currently working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to secure its Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate, establishing the processes and regulatory approvals necessary for the company to operate commercially, with an expected service launch in 2024.

CAE recently announced Project Resilience, a CAD$1 billion investment into aviation technologies of the future. The investment accelerates CAE's role in end-to-end technology development, operational support and training solutions for eVTOL pilots and Advanced Air Mobility.

With its low noise profile, Joby's eVTOL aircraft is designed to make fast, emissions-free, and convenient air travel an everyday reality in cities and communities around the world. Joby's fly-by-wire aircraft employs a unified flight control system and uses controls that are similar to fixed-wing aircraft, resulting in a smooth transition for pilots.

"In addition to flying an environmentally friendly aircraft with a great piloting experience, we'll offer pilots a reliable schedule that allows them to be home every evening, a luxury not available to most professional pilots," said Bonny Simi, Head of Air Operations and People for Joby.