Has Joby Aviation Won the Air Taxi Race?
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) leads Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) in FAA certification for air taxis, with plans for U.S. operations this year. Joby's shares fell 50% in a year, but it reported $39M revenue in Q2 2026, mostly from subsidiary Blade. The company has $2.3B cash and aims to acquire Resonant Sciences. Full FAA certification would reduce execution risk, but profitability and mass production remain unproven.







