JOBY

Joby Aviation, commonly referred to as Joby, is an American aerospace company focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2009 by entrepreneur JoeBen Bevirt and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. Joby aims to create an air taxi network that would allow passengers to travel above congested streets using electric-powered aircraft designed for comfortable, on-demand urban travel.

Joby went public in August 2021 through a merger with Reinvent Technology Partners, listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker JOBY. The company has drawn investments from major partners, including Toyota Motor Corporation, which led a strategic investment in 2018 and later pursued collaboration to advance eVTOL technology. Since its early prototype flights, Joby has conducted extensive flight testing and worked with aviation regulators to pursue certification for commercial operations.

Technically, Joby’s eVTOL aircraft uses multiple rotors and a battery-electric propulsion system designed to minimize noise and emissions. The initial configuration is intended to carry four passengers and a pilot, with an emphasis on safety, redundancy, and efficient city-to-city travel. The company has pursued partnerships with aviation manufacturers, suppliers, and local authorities to establish demonstration programs and explore potential launch cities for future operations.

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