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Joby and Toyota Demonstrate eVTOL Aircraft in Japan
Public flight took place on November 2 against the backdrop of Mount Fuji
Joby eVTOL aircraft flying near Mount Fuji in Japan
Joby's four-passenger eVTOL aircraft flew near Mount Fuji in Japan in a public demonstration event. © Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation and its strategic partner Toyota Motor Corporation have publicly demonstrated their four-passenger eVTOL aircraft in Japan. The display was conducted against the iconic backdrop of Mount Fuji on November 2.

The Japanese car maker has been aligned with Joby for seven years and in October committed to a further $500 million investment in the California-based company, taking its total backing to $894 million. Toyota’s engineers now work closely with the Joby team and in 2023 the companies signed a long-term agreement for Toyota to supply powertrain and actuation components for the aircraft.

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