By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill Although the future of jet-propelled cars whizzing across the sky, as portrayed in The Jetsons, is still some time in the future, the era of flying taxis and other next generation aerial vehicles moved a little bit closer with the launch, by the federal Department of Transportation and the FAA, of the new eVTOL Integration Pilot … [Read more...] about DOT and FAA Launch eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
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Joby Files Trade-Secret Complaint Against Archer
Legal dispute centers on alleged misuse of confidential business information Joby Aviation has filed a legal complaint against Archer Aviation, claiming that a former employee took confidential information before moving to Archer. The complaint was submitted in the Superior Court of California in Santa Cruz County on November 18. Archer denies the allegations. Background … [Read more...] about Joby Files Trade-Secret Complaint Against Archer
Joby, Archer and the Air Mobility Race: When Certification, Sentiment, and Stocks Collide
This article represent the views of the author and does not in any way constitute or imply investment advice. The advanced air mobility (AAM) industry is edging closer to takeoff. Publicly traded companies such as Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) and Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) are two of several names defining this new frontier, developing electric vertical takeoff and landing … [Read more...] about Joby, Archer and the Air Mobility Race: When Certification, Sentiment, and Stocks Collide
Blade to Sell Passenger Division to Joby Aviation
Rebranded Strata to Focus Solely on Medical Logistics and Services Blade Air Mobility has announced it will sell its passenger division to Joby Aviation for up to $125 million. The move marks a major shift for Blade, which will now focus entirely on its growing medical transport and logistics business. The restructured company will rebrand as Strata Critical Medical and … [Read more...] about Blade to Sell Passenger Division to Joby Aviation
Why Major Airlines Are Investing in Advanced Air Mobility
United, Delta, and Republic Airways see AAM as a solution to infrastructure, access, and efficiency challenges At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held in Washington, D.C., on July 29–30, 2025, aviation and policy leaders gathered to discuss the future of flight. One panel focused on why some of the biggest names in manned aviation—United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and … [Read more...] about Why Major Airlines Are Investing in Advanced Air Mobility
