CAFE EAS 2019 #12 - Gregory Bowles - FAA Type Certification of eVTOL

Gregory Bowles, Head of Government Affairs, Joby Aviation
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATION PANEL

Greg Bowles, head of government relations for Joby Aviation said the company is developing a 175 kt eVTOL aircraft that will be ten times faster than ground transportation for an urban air mobility (UAM) mission.

The Joby eVTOL is now in the FAA certification process and the company has recruited aircraft certification experts with 142+ combined years of experience certifying 23+ clean sheet aircraft to support its own efforts.

Bowles said that eVTOL aircraft developers have two major challenges – to perfect the technology and certify very safe aircraft in a regulatory environment that has matured over the past 50 to 60 years. He said that several eVTOL companies are using FAR 23 as the basis for FAA certification and explained how regulators are adding additional requirements to address the unique aspects of the aircraft that differ from a traditional light aircraft.

Biography
Greg Bowles, Head of Government Affairs for Joby Aviation, engages key policy makers to expedite introduction of a new generation of air transportation that is safer than driving and is so cost effective that it will become a part of our daily lives.

For almost two decades, Greg has been working in regulation and policy to foster the worldwide safety and success of the aviation community. During this time, he championed efforts to reform thousands of regulations including the global changes governing the design of general aviation aircraft.

Previously, Greg served as the V.P. of Global Innovation & Policy for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA). Prior to joining GAMA, Bowles worked for rotorcraft and airplane manufacturers in advanced design and regulatory roles.

A native of Connecticut, Greg holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Webster University. Greg is an active pilot based in Washington, DC.