A new breed of aircraft—half-helicopter, half-drone—begin real world tests across the U.S. this summer thanks to a federal program. First up is cargo, with passengers close behind.
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Jul. 9—Dayton's Joby Aviation and rival Archer Aviation have been battling it out not just in a new industry, but in court and now before the U.S. International Trade Commission. The commission is investigating Joby based on a patent infringement and tariff evasion claim filed by Archer this year. How Joby is building its air taxi company in Dayton with workers who are 'production heroes' ...
In recent days, Joby Aviation has faced renewed pressure as stronger U.S. jobs data lifted expectations of future Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, weighing on capital-intensive, high-growth names while the company continues to work toward FAA approval and its planned Dubai launch in 2026. Despite progress on certification, early operations plans and substantial cash reserves, Joby’s experience highlights how macro policy expectations can outweigh company-specific achievements for...
A U.S. federal court has allowed part of Joby Aviation’s (NYSE:JOBY) trade secret lawsuit against Archer Aviation to move forward. The court dismissed all of Archer’s counterclaims and some of Joby’s allegations, with both sides given the option to refile. This ruling introduces additional legal uncertainty as the companies compete in the urban air mobility and eVTOL market. Joby Aviation, traded as NYSE:JOBY, is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft aimed at short...
Why did a strong jobs report trigger big sell-offs for Joby Aviation stock?
Earlier this week, Joby Aviation conducted a high-profile electric air-taxi demonstration flight between JFK Airport and Manhattan under the federal eIPP program, showcasing its aircraft in real-world New York City airspace. This move shifts Joby’s air-taxi concept closer to practical deployment, giving investors a clearer view of how its technology could be used in dense urban corridors. Next, we’ll examine how this New York demonstration flight influences Joby Aviation’s investment...