Ryan Naru — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Aviation Policy and Regulatory Affairs Lead at Joby Aviation
Worked on the Uber Elevate initiative, developing an on-demand multimodal aerial ridesharing network using electric VTOL aircraft
Member of NFPA 418 Helicopter Facilities fire code committee
Studied aerospace engineering at Georgia Tech and holds a degree in economics from Binghamton University

Biography

Ryan Naru serves as the Aviation Policy and Regulatory Affairs Lead at Joby Aviation. In this role, he directs policy and regulatory strategy for the introduction of next-generation aviation technologies, focusing on aviation safety, operational integration, and rulemaking. His work specifically addresses emerging aircraft categories like electric powered-lift and remotely supervised aircraft, aiming to establish clear, scalable, and internationally aligned regulatory frameworks.