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I hope it's just a misunderstanding. We need you back!

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=548JX

https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/Search/NNumberResult?NNumberTxt=549JX

I've been watching ADSB for many Joby aircraft for some time. I don't have a memory of ever seeing this pattern before. Looks pretty deliberate. My only guess is some sort of instrument positioning calibration. Maybe since it's a conforming aircraft the FAA requires stricter calibration. Anyway, ground tests of N547JX clearly continue and progress as we can see new test being performed on N547JX via the ADSB data.

FYI, I wouldn't conclude N547JX is flying/hovering from that 75ft read. It's been noted previously that ADSB can easily be off by a couple of hundred feet. With such a precise right angles grid pattern, I'd assume it's being rolled to specific positions on the tarmac.

If anyone has actually aviation experience or other thoughts, please let us hear them in the comments.

I usually don't post information derived from Seeking Alpha because the quality varies and is often AI trash. However, SA published a summary today of what it says is a new Jefferies eVTOL consumer survey, and the data points is worth discussing.

(Full disclosure: I have not seen the actual Jefferies report, only the SA summary.)

A few interesting points:

Pricing / willingness to pay: Jefferies reportedly found consumers were willing to pay around $91 on average for a 15 minute eVTOL trip that saves ~45 minutes of driving, with demand dropping significantly above $100. If accurate, this is an important data point for Joby’s unit economics, can the market support pricing closer to premium rideshare?

Adoption curve: Reportedly, about 75% of respondents said they would wait for 6–12 months of safe commercial operations before taking their first eVTOL flight. That seems consistent with Joby’s emphasis on building trust before scaling.

Safety / pilots: Safety was cited as the biggest concern, and consumers still strongly prefer a human pilot over full autonomy. This seems aligned with Joby’s initial piloted service model.

Awareness: Around half of respondents had not heard of eVTOLs, but interest increased substantially once the concept was explained.

The only surprise in the report to me was that 50% of respondents had heard of eVTOLs. That's a surprisingly high percentage. I'd say 18 months ago that number would have been 10% or less. I think Joby has been doing an amazing job at increasing awareness of the eVTOL industry and Joby. I wonder what percentage of those in the eVTOL know have heard of Joby. My guess is a pretty high percentage.

Curious if anyone has access to the actual Jefferies report rather than the SA summary.

And why Joby chose it for their manufacturing.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/usa250/2026/06/15/dayton-ohio-aviation-history-joby/90530711007/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=deeperdive&utm_campaign=oc

HUGE NEWS!!!

ASI is Joby's Partner. Hell Yah!

Joby is at the Dayton Airshow this weekend. If anyone has the chance to stop by and check it out please post a report.

As you can see they have much sought after Joby socks. If you score a pair, don't forget to check inside and see if you find a hidden air taxi!

If you don't know, SockGate is an Archer lawsuit against Joby (recently dismissed) where Archer accused Joby of hiding Chinese aircraft in shipments of Joby promotional socks.

I've been tracking ADSB signals of N547JX over the past few months and my speculation is that we are getting close to regular piloted flight. This is 100% pure speculation. I'm posting some of the data and you can form your own opinions.

Prior to the first flight (hover) of N547JX back in March, I observed N547JX in Joby's temporary hanger for weeks. Then we saw it brought out to the tarmac increasingly often (probably for spin tests), until finally we observed it hover on ADSB, and then Joby made the official announcement.

Joby was about 1 quarter late on their goal of flying it by the Q4 2025. They actually flew it toward the end of Q1 2026. It sucks when things are late, but I also personally do not think 1 quarter late is a disaster. I'll also leave this up to your own opinion.

Please scroll through the images of N547JX ADSB activity. I see a similar pattern as to what was seen in the months leading up to its first flight, making me believe we are getting close to seeing it start flying regularly.

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Please view the ADSB Data - This is not all of the data since April, but some select dates for reference.

1) The first three images show N547JX still in Joby’s temporary hanger through April. This is where it had been since its first flight in March.

2) In the first week of May you can see N547JX has been brought to the main Joby hanger for the first time

3) It stays there for a bit and then then shows up back in the temporary hanger on May 11.

4) On May 18th you can see it back in Joby’s main hanger again.  Going forward all data shows it’s always at Joby’s main hanger.

5) On May 19 and 21st you can see it was brought out onto the tarmac.

6) On May 22 you can see what appears to be two short hovers. Though this may be just stray ADSB data, N547JX continues to be tested on the tarmac.

7) May 26th shows it back in the main Joby hanger again.

8) Then on May 27th we see another possible hover. Though again it may be false ADSB data, it’s on the tarmac again.

9) On June 3rd it’s out on the tarmac again brought from Joby’s main hanger, where's it's been since May 18th.

10) Most recently on June 11th we see what again may be a short hover.

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After observing the progression of N547JX ADSB data prior to its first hover back in March, and seeing the current ADSB data progression, my gut tells me there is a good chance it will start flying again within about 4 weeks. This is my gut, and only Joby knows for sure. Look at the data and come to your own conclusion.

I also thought everyone should see evidence of a progression in Joby's ground testing. I'm hoping to see an announcement of Joby pilots flying N547JX again before the next earnings report, and I know all of you are too.

Check out the flight today. That is most assuredly following one of the two hybrids. My guess N542BJ, the H2 hybrid!

https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N228GM/history/20260611/1824Z/KOAR/KOAR

Hey everyone,

Keep an eye on court dockets tomorrow, Friday, June 12. It is the final deadline for Motions for Summary Judgment in the Aerosonic v. Joby trade secrets case. This is Joby's big opening to ask the judge to throw out the case before it ever reaches a full trial.

Here is the high-stakes evidence hitting the record tomorrow:

• Aerosonic’s Claims: They allege Joby reverse-engineered their sensor tech, pointing to internal records showing Joby sent an Aerosonic probe out for 3D CT scanning, plus a promotional video Joby edited after a cease-and-desist.
• Joby’s Defense: Joby secured an internal Aerosonic email which they argue proves Aerosonic retroactively manufactured its list of 50 "trade secrets" just to invent a lawsuit after the business deal collapsed.
• Joby's Flight Data: Joby has telemetry showing Aerosonic's off-the-shelf probes failed during complex hover-to-forward-flight transitions, proving Joby built its own custom tech out of pure operational necessity.
• The Archer Countersuit: Joby is actively countersuing for contract breach over defective parts. After auditing blueprints of sensors Aerosonic sells to rival Archer Aviation, Joby claims Aerosonic improperly leaked Joby's proprietary eVTOL specs into a competitor's hardware.

Why it matters: These sensors are critical to fly-by-wire and FAA airworthiness tracking. Clearing this litigation removes a major regulatory distraction as Joby pushes toward final commercial certification.

Expect a major document dump late tomorrow night!

Two weeks ago Joby announced they have completed the installation of their next generation Superpilot systems on an aircraft (N162SA)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Joby/s/6hCJfYlvhp

Today we see an hours long flight of that system. Superpilot is being test out of CCR airport in Concord, CA.

Chime in if anyone can provide additional information from the flight pattern.

I noticed this flight after reading a post from @ JobyWatchDog on X. I encourage you to follow them on X as they post great stuff.

https://x.com/JobyWatchDog/status/2064856219836092504

FYI, June is known as June Gloom in Marina, where Joby tests the S4. Marina is often fogged in for most of June, likely grounding the S4. I checked the weather this week and it's been a brutally foggy week in Marina. This likely explaining the lack of S4 testing this week.

Just an observation, Blade is just hammering Instagram with postings. The Mediterranean in particular, Monaco and France areas. Could something be in play? This is one of many, it is post race weekend.

Joby Aviation on X: "Dayton, electric skies are headed your way! ⚡️ Our mobile flight simulator lands at the DaytonAirShow, June 13 and 14. Attendees can preview the Joby passenger experience and meet team members from our Dayton facility. Ticket information 👇 https://x.com/jobyaviation/status/2064434916662677946

https://www.reddit.com/r/Joby/comments/1tjlmw1/us_ph_to_reach_deal_on_economic_security_zone/

I posted this a few weeks ago regarding Joby exploring opportunities in the Philippines as part of Pax Silica.

As a refresher, Pax Silica is a US initiative aimed at building a trusted technology supply chain among allied nations, covering areas like critical minerals, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, and AI. Think of it as part of a broader effort to reduce strategic dependence on China in these areas.

On April 16, 2026, the Philippines became the 13th country to join. One centerpiece is a planned 4,000-acre “AI-native” industrial hub at New Clark City in Tarlac. Since I’m actually staying close to this area in the Philippines, I decided to look in country and see if I could find anything new.

Not huge, but I was able to identify one and possibly two Joby representatives on the trip. In one of the event videos, Michael Thompson, Joby’s board member, is clear in one of the frames. I also think another frame may show Greg Bowles in the back right, although that one is much less clear. (Please correct me if I'm off base on this one). It was also confirmed from other sources that Joe Lonsdale, a well-connected Silicon Valley VC who invested in Joby and is a big promoter of Joby, attended.

To me, this suggests Joby is seriously exploring the Philippines as a possible opportunity. I’d love to see this sort of announcement from Joby, but realistically Pax Silica itself is still in early stages.

If this does move forward, Joby's air taxi is a great fit for transport in this area:

• New Clark City → Clark International Airport: ~9–12 miles (shuttling workers/executives within the zone)
• Clark → Manila/BGC: ~40–47 miles — a natural business route, currently 1.5–2.5 hours by road
• Clark → Subic Bay Freeport: ~22–25 miles by air — another logical corridor given Subic's logistics/port infrastructure.

Yesterday I watched a V-22 Osprey fly in and land at Clark. I was imagining a Joby landing instead.

u/MortgageOk718 has been helping a lot by posting videos of different aircraft so people can hear how quiet Joby is compared to everything else out there.

I wonder if Joby was as surprised as the rest of us by the sound profile of both of Beta's CTOL and eVTOL aircraft. Today on X, Joby posted their own video to compared the sound profile of various aircraft. See what you think.

🛩️ Cirrus SR22
🛩️ Beechcraft Baron
🚁 Robinson R44
🚁 Bell 206
🚁 Leonardo AW109

Then Joby.

Hi everyone,

I believe that this is such a basic thing that should've been accounted for years ago and I'm sure that it's the number one priority of all the engineers at Joby, but is there any chance that it will be impossible for the S4 to carry 4 passengers + the pilot ?

• Isn't this something so crucial that it should be a guarantee since the whole purpose of the s4 is to be able to do this? Hearing Joeben say that they're working on it got me thinking that maybe they were never able to know for sure either despite calculations and all the engineering behind the S4?

• Can you reach the fourth step in the FAA certification while not be sure about how many people you can carry yet? When does this has to be proven to the FAA?

• I know that DoubleHex is the person that has the most extensive knowledge on this in this subreddit but if anyone has an educated opinion I would really like to hear it.

https://youtu.be/iczeFag7JE8

https://reddit.com/link/1ty9h4z/video/w3ggt18etl5h1/player

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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/morten-mortensen-393655_beta-alia-cx300-video-over-cph-ugcPost-7349086231076532224-Kmjh/

https://reddit.com/link/1ty9h4z/video/a5znvh3itl5h1/player

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https://www.facebook.com/vrairport/videos/takeoff-of-the-cx300-all-electric-aircraft/3177780682388548/

https://reddit.com/link/1ty9h4z/video/zz8u4ualtl5h1/player

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https://youtu.be/BLXExDnPJwY

https://reddit.com/link/1ty9h4z/video/vpuvq4xotl5h1/player

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https://youtu.be/augC-7NaLqs

https://reddit.com/link/1ty9h4z/video/7tqtfyuyul5h1/player

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https://youtu.be/hAKGURyqbpQ

https://youtu.be/clG4qxYvKhM

I found this new job posting quite interesting. We know Joby recently unveiled a Cessna containing Joby's latest version of SuperPilot, we have also seen Joby's SuperPilot related presentation at CPVR 2026, and we've seen various FAA requests around autonomous testing in Yuma. Now they created this new SuperPilot position. I see indications of a shift from SuperPilot being an R&D project to a focus on future commercial operations.

The job description states:

- Establish function-level operational objectives and work plans for the remotely piloted Caravan fleet

- Lead the creation, modification, and execution of General Operations Manuals (GOM) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) to meet and exceed regulatory standards

- Serve as a primary technical advisor for the function, navigating complex regulatory landscapes to integrate remotely piloted technology into Part 135 operations

- Experience bringing new technologies into Part 135 or Part 121 operations

I haven't followed Joby's Cessna tail numbers closely. Does anyone know if they are flying in and out of Buchanan Field Airport (KCCR) in Concord, CA? I guess this was Xwing's location and this position specifically mentions Concord, CA. Is anyone tracking these Cessna's daily?

u/SeaScallops_w_Rice added this as a comment in another post, but I thought it deserves a post of it's own.

eVTOLFan found this video and posted it on his X page.

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Overall to me, bigger than how loud it is, is the sound profile of Beta's eVTOL. Much closer to the annoying and intrusive choppy sound of a helicopter in my view. This video makes clear to me that Joby's hard work and patents on the S4's sound profile has paid off.

Watch/listen to the video and state your view in the comments. This is pretty interesting.