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Joby has announced that it has received the first of two eVTOL flight simulators developed in partnership with CAE.
The 3000 series simulator is designed to provide an ultra-realistic environment for commercial single-pilot eVTOL training with a 300-by-130-degree field of view. Joby and CAE started developing the simulators in 2022, leveraging gaming technology through Epic Games' Unreal Engine. Outside of visuals, it also includes audio cues, turbulence and vibration systems to mimic real-life flight conditions.
"These simulators are central to the FAA certification process and are being delivered on time to support pilot training ahead of Joby's first commercial flights planned for this year," said Bonny Simi, Joby's president of operations. "Developing flight simulators that are fully qualified by the FAA takes years of work and access to aircraft data, and it is required for Part 135 operations of eVTOL aircraft in the United States. Having started this multi-year process with CAE in 2022, Joby is progressing in developing qualified, scalable pilot training infrastructure as we near commercial operations."
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The first simulator will be installed at Joby's manufacturing and pilot training center and is expected to be qualified by the FAA as a Level 7 Flight Training Device. The second simulator is supposed to arrive later in 2026 and will be a Level C Full Flight Simulator that simulates a full range of motion.
"CAE is proud to partner with Joby to bring world-class simulation technology to the emerging eVTOL market. These simulators set a new benchmark for training infrastructure in urban air mobility," said Alexandre Prévost, CAE's president of civil aviation. "By leveraging decades of expertise in high-fidelity simulation, we are helping Joby prepare pilots for safe, efficient operations and supporting the industry's transition to sustainable air transportation."