Joby Aviation Executives Make Large Share Sales Amid Market Volatility.

Joby Aviation, Inc. has announced that Didier Papadopoulos, President of Aircraft OEM, sold 5987 shares at a price of $14.55 per share on September 15, 2025, and sold an additional 1979 shares at $14.22 per share on September 16, 2025. Additionally, Paul Cahill Sciarra, Director, has sold 500,001 shares at a price of $14.3 per share on September 15, 2025.

Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) saw its stock climb 5% on Friday morning following the company's selection for the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. The electric air taxi developer announced its participation in the federal initiative through a Thursday press release. The program, established by presidential directive in June 2025, aims to test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in real-world scenarios before full FAA certification Joby Aviation (JOBY) Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection^[1].

The eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) launches today to select and test electric aircraft use cases like passenger rides, cargo delivery, and emergency response. Joby will evaluate these use cases under the guidance of the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration. The program could accelerate Joby’s path to commercial operations by providing real-world testing before full FAA certification Joby Aviation (JOBY) Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection^[1].

Joby Aviation currently sits in stage four of the five-phase FAA Type Certification process. The company expects to complete its first conforming aircraft this year and commence FAA pilot testing in early 2026. Federal agencies will collect operational data through the pilot program, which will guide future regulations for the emerging air taxi industry Joby Aviation (JOBY) Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection^[1].

In addition to the program selection, Joby Aviation has secured strategic partnerships that fuel its growth. The company signed a $125 million contract with Blade for air taxi services and integrated with Uber’s app, providing access to millions of potential customers worldwide Joby Aviation (JOBY) Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection^[1]. These deals validate commercial demand for air taxi services beyond regulatory milestones.

On September 15, 2025, Didier Papadopoulos, President of Aircraft OEM, sold 5987 shares at a price of $14.55 per share, and on September 16, 2025, sold an additional 1979 shares at $14.22 per share. Additionally, Paul Cahill Sciarra, Director, sold 500,001 shares at a price of $14.3 per share on September 15, 2025 .

JOBY shares have gained more than 80% year-to-date, outperforming broader transportation and aerospace sector returns by wide margins. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at $11.71 billion, with an average daily trading volume of 33.4 million shares Joby Aviation (JOBY) Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection^[1].

Technical indicators show buy signals for JOBY stock, reflecting strong institutional and retail investor confidence. However, analysts do not expect profitability until 2031. The stock remains speculative until revenue generation begins at scale Joby Aviation (JOBY) Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection^[1].

The pilot program selection validates investor optimism with concrete regulatory support. Joby expects FAA pilot testing to begin early next year as certification advances Joby Aviation (JOBY) Stock: Climbs 5% on White House eVTOL Program Selection^[1].