Air taxis

Vertical Aerospace wins Singapore grant to research air taxis for emergency medical use

Joby Aviation is backed by Toyota.

Joby Aviation sues air-taxi rival Archer over trade secrets

Supernal has shifted its global headquarters from Washington, DC, to Irvine, California, and laid off about 5% of its total workforce.

Hyundai’s eVTOL startup Supernal pauses work following executive departures: report

Joby expects to have five aircraft in one of the final phases of certification next year as it aims to start commercial flights in early 2026.

Joby says Blade deal ‘massive accelerant’ in air taxi drive

Chief executive officer JoeBen Bevirt, 51, owns a 12% stake in the air-mobility company worth US$1.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Flying taxi CEO is a billionaire again after stock rallies to all-time high

Joby is one of several companies focusing on eVTOL that plan to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

Toyota sends first half of US$500 million pledge to air taxi maker

A handful of airlines have placed orders for air taxis, or electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, betting on rising demand for urban travel.

JAL-Sumitomo JV secures right to place order for up to 100 Archer air taxis

The air taxi industry has drawn global interest and investments from major players in traditional transportation.

Air taxis take one step closer to reality with FAA rules

Joby Aviation is one of several eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) companies planning to fly customers on short commuter journeys via battery-powered air taxis.

Toyota boosts investment in air taxi maker Joby Aviation

A rendering of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) craft built by eVTOL player Eve, which went public in 2022.
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