Joby Vs. Archer: Two Air Taxi Rivals Race Toward 2026 — But Who Really Has Lift-Off?
1. Joby Aviation aims for FAA certification testing by early 2026. 2. Joby leverages Toyota's manufacturing capacity to scale production to 24 aircraft/year. 3. Acquisition of Blade's Passenger business enhances Joby's market access and booking integration. 4. Joby's partnership with L3Harris may catalyze future developments in defense aircraft. 5. Competition with Archer Aviation intensifies, both target market share in eVTOL sector.