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US judge dismisses Archer’s claims that Joby concealed China ties

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A US federal judge dismissed Archer Aviation’s claims that rival Joby Aviation harmed the company by allegedly misleading the government about ties to China and the Chinese Communist Party. The judge allowed several of Archer’s trade-secret-theft claims against Joby to proceed.

Discovered 2026-09-30T13:05:01.718839-07:00 | 2026-09-30T13:05:01.718839-07:00

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  • The ruling narrows Archer’s case against Joby by removing claims centered on alleged undisclosed China and Chinese Communist Party ties.
  • Several trade-secret-theft claims remain, preserving legal exposure and potential consequences for the two leading US eVTOL developers.
  • The decision keeps litigation risk in focus for Archer and Joby as they compete in the emerging advanced air mobility market.

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