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Today, Aug. 11, 2026, the electric air-taxi developer disclosed a major defense deal and up to $750M equity offering, raising questions about dilution and funding runway.

Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.

Archer Aviation is surging for a second straight day while rivals Joby and EHang sit completely frozen, and the reason traces back to a Boeing deal detail that changes how Archer plans to fund its entire future.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) shares fell 6% on Tuesday after the electric aircraft developer agreed to acquire defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, significantly expanding Joby’s exposure to the U. S.

Joby Aviation said on Tuesday it would buy defense technology ‌company Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, as ‌it looks to scale its business in a growing ​defense market. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) companies are focusing more on the military market amid ramped-up defense spending driven by wars in ‌Ukraine and the ⁠Middle East. Here are some more details: • Shares of Santa Cruz, California-based Joby ⁠fell 6.5% in premarket trading.

The deal will bring Resonant’s RF, sensing, mission systems and stealth capabilities under Joby, with Resonant becoming the company’s dedicated defense business following the expected 2027 closing.

Loar (NYSE:LOAR) reported record second-quarter sales, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, while raising its full-year 2026 outlook as commercial aerospace demand and organic business wins supported growth. Chief Executive Officer and Executive Co-Chairman Dirkson Charles said the quarter m

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) said it plans to begin its first flights under the federal electric vertical takeoff and landing integration pilot program, or eIPP, in Texas next month, as the company prepares for commercial passenger operations and expands manufacturing and infrastructure efforts. Found

Joby Aviation Inc., which has long-term plans to make electric flying taxis in Dayton and Vandalia, reported stronger quarterly performance, saying its Blade helicopter service business generated $36.2 million in the second quarter of 2026. Still, the company saw a net loss of $245 million. Joby says its electric aircraft is in the fifth and final stage of Federal Aviation Administration ...

Joby Aviation Inc., which has long-term plans to make electric flying taxis in Dayton and Vandalia, reported stronger quarterly performance, saying its Blade helicopter service business generated $36.2 million in the second quarter of 2026. Still, the company saw a net loss of $245 million. Joby says its electric aircraft is in the fifth and final stage of Federal Aviation Administration ...

Joby Aviation just surged while its eVTOL rivals barely twitched, and the reason goes beyond a single earnings beat. Here is what the guidance raise, the new Texas hub, and the Toyota production ramp reveal about which players in electric aviation are pulling ahead.

Moby summary of Joby Aviation, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Ex-Uber founder and CEO Travis Kalanick is back in the ride-hail business — but this time in the skies.

Joby Aviation may need to deliver major commercialization or regulatory news to help its stock recover from a steep 2026 decline.

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.

Textron (TXT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +6.58% and +0.15%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Virgin Atlantic to become exclusive UK airline partnerJoby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) shares gained 4% on Wednesday after the electric aircraft developer announced a long-term partnership with Virgin Atlantic to introduce commercial air taxi services across the United Kingdom. The agreement, unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow, names Virgin Atlantic as Joby’s exclusive airline partner for UK air taxi operations.

Shares of the electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft maker rose 20.5% in midday trading to $5.36, while the was up 0.3%. The move came after the company announced plans to develop an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing platform for defense and commercial applications. “From raw performance to producibility, harnessing the best technologies from the commercial eVTOL market for defense is central to how Thunder will deliver operational value to our customers,” said Shane Arnott, SVP of Maneuver Dominance at Anduril, in a news release.

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' ...

Joby Aviation, Inc. stock rose Tuesday after the company and Toyota Motor Corporation formed a joint venture to support commercial production and scale-up of Joby’s electric air taxi aircraft. This builds upon a deep, multi-year collaboration and follows Toyota’s massive...

The new entity is part of the companies’ strategic alliance that has been in the works since 2024, which aims to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.

Joby Aviation is teaming up with Toyota to create air taxis.

JOBY stock rallies as Toyota announces a new strategic partnership with the eVTOL firm. Wall Street continues to see significant further upside in JOBY shares from current levels.

Toyota will hold a 51% stake in the new entity, which will have exclusive rights to produce Joby's S4 series aircraft

Companies establish venture to produce electric aircraftJoby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) shares rose 7% on Tuesday after the company announced a manufacturing joint venture with Toyota Motor Corporation to build Joby’s S4 Series electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

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Why did a strong jobs report trigger big sell-offs for Joby Aviation stock?

On May 11, 2026, investors weighed Archer's solid Q1 earnings versus the company's cash burn and rising eVTOL competition.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) reported what executives described as another quarter of progress toward commercial electric air taxi operations, highlighting new U.S. demonstration opportunities, certification milestones, manufacturing expansion and a stronger cash position following recent capital raise

Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? JoeBen Bevirt: Thank you, Teresa, and thank you, everyone, for joining us today. Perhaps the biggest news of the quarter was the selection of states that will participate in the White House-backed eIPP program.