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• Sanja Stefanjesko
Joby Aviation is partnering with an artificial-intelligence company to develop vertiports, linking the eVTOL developer’s aircraft commercialization plans with the digital systems and infrastructure needed to support future air-taxi operations. The announcement highlights vertiport development as a parallel requirement alongside aircraft certification and production.
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Joby Aviation is partnering with an artificial-intelligence company to develop vertiports, linking the eVTOL developer’s aircraft commercialization plans with the digital systems and infrastructure needed to support future air-taxi operations. The announcement highlights vertiport development as a parallel requirement alongside aircraft certification and production.
Boeing is divesting its electric aircraft and defense drone units in exchange for a 20% stake in Archer Aviation, valuing the air-taxi company at $5 billion. The transaction shifts Boeing’s exposure to advanced air mobility from direct development to an equity position in Archer.
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Airbus delivered 418 commercial aircraft through July 2026, maintaining its global lead over Boeing, while Boeing recorded 38 gross orders during a slower month focused on recovery and production stability. The July period also brought certification, flight-testing, partnership and infrastructure progress, alongside major Farnborough deals.
AIR is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation to establish its U.S. headquarters and an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft production hub in the state. The company says the initiative will position Florida as a base for its advanced air mobility activities and manufacturing operations.
An electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft responded to two emergency 911 calls in North Carolina under public aircraft operations, providing an early operational example of eVTOL technology being used for emergency response rather than passenger transport.
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Hyde County Emergency Medical Services in North Carolina says it has completed the first U.S. deployment of a paramedic by eVTOL aircraft during a 911 response. The county reports two live missions using Pivotal’s BlackFly, highlighting an early operational use case for advanced air mobility in emergency medicine.
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Joby Aviation will acquire Ohio-based defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding beyond its commercial eVTOL program. Resonant’s radio-frequency, sensing, mission-system and stealth capabilities will form Joby’s dedicated defense business, which is expected to be established following the deal’s anticipated 2027 closing.
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