Sept 10 (Reuters) - Air-taxi maker Joby Aviation ( JOBY )

said on Tuesday it had applied for a certificate that

will allow it to operate

commercial air transport in the United Arab Emirates.

U.S.-based Joby will develop air taxi operating manuals,

undergo inspections of its UAE-based facilities, and complete

observation of pilot and aircraft mechanic training as well as

flight operations by UAE's civil aviation authority as part of

the process.