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Reuters

Joby and Toyota set up an eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, with Toyota as majority owner and a target of ~500 air taxis per ye

Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance by establishing a joint venture to realize air mobility. Toyota will be the majority owner of the production company, and the partners aim for production of about 500 air taxis annually.

27 Sources

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

CNBC

Trump eVTOL pilot program boosts air-taxi momentum, but court battles and infighting threaten investor confidence

2 Sources

2026-05-29T03:14:02.752975-07:00

news.archer.com

UAE GCAA shifts Archer Midnight into a Restricted Type Certificate pathway

15 Sources

2026-05-07T06:14:41.637922-07:00

FlightGlobal

Vertical Aerospace closes up to $850M financing for Valo eVTOL after first two-way transition flight

6 Sources

2026-04-20T08:21:15.768308-07:00

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Reuters

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Joby and Toyota set up an eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, with Toyota as majority owner and a target of ~500 air taxis per ye Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have launched the initial phase of their strategic manufacturing alliance by establishing a joint venture to realize air mobility. Toyota will be the majority owner of the production company, and the partners aim for production of about 500 air taxis annually.

2026-06-30T07:45:00.759421-07:00

Joby and Toyota set up an eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, with Toyota as majority owner and a target of ~500 air taxis per ye

FlightGlobal

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Judge dismisses Archer claims that Joby concealed China ties in eVTOL fraud lawsuit A U.S. federal judge dismissed Archer Aviation’s claims and related counterclaims in a fraud dispute targeting Joby Aviation over allegations that Joby concealed business ties with China. The latest ruling keeps both developers in a prolonged legal fight even as eVTOL certification and commercialization remain in motion.

2026-06-09T15:31:48.361753-07:00

Judge dismisses Archer claims that Joby concealed China ties in eVTOL fraud lawsuit

New York Times

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Joby showcases Manhattan eVTOL air-taxi flights, but service readiness remains blocked by testing and certification timelines Joby demonstrated an air-taxi in Manhattan, but the aircraft is not yet available for public use. Two New York-focused reports frame the flight as a step toward commercial air travel—while underscoring that eVTOL operators must still complete extensive, staged testing before allowing passenger operations.

2026-05-31T05:39:04.127901-07:00

Joby showcases Manhattan eVTOL air-taxi flights, but service readiness remains blocked by testing and certification timelines

CNBC

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Trump eVTOL pilot program boosts air-taxi momentum, but court battles and infighting threaten investor confidence Trump’s eVTOL pilot program is being framed as a validation milestone for the air-taxi industry, but ongoing legal disputes and internal company infighting are delaying momentum. The result is a pause in investor sentiment, keeping commercialization risk elevated despite renewed political backing.

2026-05-29T03:14:02.752975-07:00

Trump eVTOL pilot program boosts air-taxi momentum, but court battles and infighting threaten investor confidence

FlightGlobal

1 source

Vertical Aerospace seeks dismissal of Archer Aviation US patent-infringement suit, calling claims “threadbare allegations” Vertical Aerospace has asked a US court to throw out Archer Aviation’s patent-infringement lawsuit, characterizing Archer’s allegations as “threadbare.” The filing responds to Archer’s claims that Vertical’s Valo eVTOL copies patented elements of Archer’s Midnight, escalating a fast-moving legal fight between the two eVTOL developers.

2026-05-15T03:43:13.554174-07:00

Vertical Aerospace seeks dismissal of Archer Aviation US patent-infringement suit, calling claims “threadbare allegations”

FlightGlobal

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Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope Archer says its accelerated Gulf launch edition approach depends on the UAE’s shift toward a “streamlined” regulatory route, but the plan’s scope is unclear—specifically what operational limitations will apply under its Restricted Type Certificate strategy for Midnight. The uncertainty could affect scheduling and how early operators are authorized to fly.

2026-05-14T07:57:09.968017-07:00

Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope

news.archer.com

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UAE GCAA shifts Archer Midnight into a Restricted Type Certificate pathway The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has transitioned Archer’s Midnight aircraft into a Restricted Type Certificate (RTC) program, advancing the aircraft’s regulatory route toward entry into service in the UAE. The move signals further UAE readiness for eVTOL operations and certification progress under a streamlined approach.

2026-05-07T06:14:41.637922-07:00

UAE GCAA shifts Archer Midnight into a Restricted Type Certificate pathway

Vertical Mag

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Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie Wisk Aero has completed the first flight of its second Generation 6 autonomous air taxi aircraft, flying the test platform from Hollister, California on May 4. The company says it put two Boeing-backed certification aircraft into simultaneous flight testing, doubling the pace of its Gen 6 certification flight program.

2026-05-04T09:36:35.049503-07:00

Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

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