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The Ambitious Tale of Joby Aviation—Via Michael Sikand
Michael Sikand spotlights Joby Aviation, a Santa Cruz company building electric air taxis. With bold predictions of a 10x stock surge, he translates complex eVTOL tech into an exciting, relatable vision of our flying future.
Joby Aviation Nears Final Certification for Electric Air Taxis
Joby is mere steps away to commercialization and remains on track to start flying first TIA aircraft in 2025.
ANA Holdings, Joby Plan to Accelerate Air Taxi Deployment in Japan
Joby and ANA intend to establish a joint venture to provide air taxi service in Japan.
Joby Collaborates With L3Harris to Pursue Defense Applications for Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Aircraft
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today announced they are exploring opportunities to develop a new aircraft class for defense applications.
Riding in a Joby Just Got a Bit More Real: FAA’s LAX Simulation Marks Major Progress
For more than a decade, Joby has been building the future of air travel. Joby has been working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify its aircraft for passenger service, starting with Los Angeles and New York City as the first launch markets in the U.S.
Joby Just Took Off…Is Your Portfolio Still on the Runway?
Joby just flew real air taxis in Dubai, leapfrogging competitors and launching the future of flight. Is it time to rethink traffic jams—and your investment strategy? The skies are opening, and Joby’s leading the way.
Five Nations Unite to Accelerate Global Air Mobility with Joby at the Forefront
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA are uniting in a shared commitment to collaborate on AAM aircraft certification.
Joby Aviation Announces Closing of $250 Million Investment
Joby announced the successful closing of the first $250 million tranche of a previously announced strategic investment from Toyota Motor Corporation.
Joby Reports Second Consecutive Quarter of Record Certification Progress, Appoints CFO
Joby Aviation reported major Q1 2025 milestones, including record certification progress, pilot-on-board flights, a UK partnership with Virgin Atlantic, and strong financials. The company also named Rodrigo Brumana as CFO and advanced production at its Marina, CA facility.
Joby Achieves Testing Landmark with Piloted Aircraft
Joby announces its biggest achievement yet…they’ve successfully completed multiple flights with a pilot onboard.
Joby Aviation Plays Key Role in NASA Wildfire Airspace Management Tests
With the help of Joby, NASA has successfully tested a new portable airspace management system (PAMS) designed to enable 24/7 aerial firefighting operations, even in low-visibility conditions.
Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership
UK electric air taxi service is on the horizon! Joby Aviation announces partnership with Virgin Atlantic.
Joby Reports Record Certification Progress and Delivery of Second Aircraft to US Air Force
Joby reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.
Double-Down on Joby?
The Motley Fool's opinion on Joby Aviation flipped faster than an eVTOL doing barrel rolls. Once skeptical of Joby’s cash burn and risks, they’re now singing its praises, citing FAA progress and soaring stock.
Joby Completes First FAA Testing on Major Aircraft Aerostructure
Joby announced it has completed a landmark series of major aerostructure tests for certification credit with the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”).
Joby Becomes First Company to Fly in Korea’s K-UAM Grand Challenge
Joby is the first electric air taxi company to complete flights as part of the K-UAM Grand Challenge program.
Jetex and Joby Partner to Advance Sustainable Air Mobility
Joby service to be integrated into Jetex’s network of flagship private terminals.
Joby Recognized in Popular Science's "50 Greatest Inventions of 2024"
Popular Science recognizes Joby’s hydrogen powered EVTOL as a leader in future of flight tech.
Joby and U.S. Air Force Complete Electric Aircraft Maintenance Training
Joby announced that it has completed a training program with the U.S. Air Force covering the maintenance of Joby’s electric aircraft.