Joby Aviation has named former administrator of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Delta Air Lines board member Michael Huerta to its board of directors.
The appointment comes after Delta announced a "multi-year, multi-market commercial and operational partnership with Joby, which aims to sell eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft), in October 2022.
“The United States is on the verge of a new era of aviation, with electric aircraft like Joby’s transforming how we travel,” said Huerta.
Joby said it "continues to make substantial progress in certifying its aircraft with the FAA for commercial passenger use in 2025".
“Michael is joining our team at a pivotal time for Joby and the broader eVTOL industry, and his dual seat on Joby and Delta’s Boards will be invaluable as we prepare for commercial operations,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and chief executive of Joby.
“Joby and Delta are a groundbreaking new way to travel. Michael’s aviation experience is a tremendous benefit to both companies," said Delta chief executive Ed Bastian.