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Toyota and Joby agree to form a production joint venture for flying taxis
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Business/The Apex Times/Jul 1, 5:46 AM EDT

Toyota and Joby agree to form a production joint venture for flying taxis

The carmaker and eVTOL startup said the new venture will start by building an advanced, efficient manufacturing operation for air taxis.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Toyota and Joby Aviation have set up a joint venture focused on producing flying-taxi aircraft, according to a report published by Yahoo Finance and carried by Just Auto.

The companies said the initial focus of the arrangement will be establishing an advanced, efficient manufacturing operation. The statement, as reported, emphasizes production readiness rather than vehicle certification milestones or route planning.

Joby’s aircraft are designed for electric vertical takeoff and landing, commonly described as eVTOL. For Toyota, a manufacturing-led partnership fits its broader interest in mobility technologies that extend beyond cars into transportation services that could use specialized vehicles.

The announcement comes as automakers and technology firms seek to diversify their roles in future transport, including aircraft-adjacent systems that require manufacturing scale, supply-chain integration, and quality processes that resemble automotive production more than traditional aircraft manufacturing.

While the report highlights the production JV’s first objective, it does not spell out, at least in the published post, key commercial terms such as ownership percentages, where the production lines will be located, or the size and timing of any manufacturing ramp.

Toyota’s role in such a venture, if it mirrors automotive-style operations, would likely center on industrial know-how: factory layout, component production planning, manufacturing engineering, and supplier coordination. Those capabilities are particularly valuable for eVTOL programs, where scaling from early builds to consistent high-volume production remains a major challenge.

What is not disclosed in the reported item includes whether Toyota and Joby will pursue an integrated supply chain for propulsion and flight-critical parts through the joint venture, or whether the JV will be limited to assembly and industrialization work. The posting also does not provide a timeline for when the first production output is expected.

Going forward, investors and the broader industry will want clarity on operational details that were not included in the report, including the JV’s governance structure, manufacturing locations, and how the parties plan to align production plans with regulatory approvals for commercial passenger service.

Why It Matters

  • A manufacturing-focused JV suggests Toyota intends to play an industrial role in eVTOL commercialization, not just an investment or partnership in technology.
  • Production scale and repeatability are central bottlenecks for eVTOL programs, and industrial partners can help address them with automotive-style processes.
  • The lack of disclosed deal terms and timelines means near-term expectations should remain cautious until more specifics emerge.
  • If successful, the arrangement could influence how future aircraft mobility programs are industrialized, potentially blending car-industry practices with aviation requirements.

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Key Facts

  • Toyota and Joby have set up a joint venture aimed at producing flying taxis.
  • The venture’s initial focus is establishing an advanced, efficient manufacturing operation.
  • The reported announcement emphasizes production rather than service rollout or other milestones.
  • The disclosure, as reported, does not include ownership splits, locations, or a production ramp timeline.

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