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Joby Aviation slides on plan to raise $1B with convertibles and stock offering
business27 days ago

Joby Aviation slides on plan to raise $1B with convertibles and stock offering

Joby Aviation announced a roughly $1 billion capital raise consisting of convertible senior notes due 2032 and a concurrent equity offering, with notes potentially converting at up to a 30% premium and stock shares priced at a discount to the current price. The move triggered a premarket stock decline as the company aims to fund its production-expansion plan to double output by 2027; cash on hand was $978.1 million at the end of Q3.

Joby Aviation Accelerates Air Taxi Expansion with Blade Acquisition
business6 months ago

Joby Aviation Accelerates Air Taxi Expansion with Blade Acquisition

Joby Aviation is acquiring Blade Air Mobility's helicopter ride-share business for up to $125 million to accelerate its electric air taxi launch, boosting its stock by 22%, and is also partnering with L3Harris to develop military VTOL aircraft. The deal grants Joby access to key locations like Newark and Manhattan heliports, with plans to start commercial service in Dubai by 2026 and expand production. Despite positive developments, Wall Street's consensus on Joby stock is moderate, with a significant downside potential based on current price targets.

"Uber Achieves First-Ever Annual Profit Milestone Amid EV Innovation and Gig-Economy Growth"
technology2 years ago

"Uber Achieves First-Ever Annual Profit Milestone Amid EV Innovation and Gig-Economy Growth"

Uber reports a full-year profit, Ford is working on a low-cost EV, and Fisker faces troubling issues with its Ocean SUV. Joby Aviation announces an agreement with Dubai regulators to launch air taxi services by early 2026. Additionally, various startups in the EV space secure significant funding, while Waymo's robotaxi strikes a bicyclist and is vandalized. Arrival's UK division enters administration, and Ford's skunkworks project in California, led by ex-Tesla and Ford Advanced EV development boss Alan Clarke, is working on a low-cost EV.

"Joby's eVTOL Air Taxis Set to Revolutionize Urban Transportation in Dubai by 2026"
transportationaviation2 years ago

"Joby's eVTOL Air Taxis Set to Revolutionize Urban Transportation in Dubai by 2026"

Joby Aviation has secured a definitive agreement with the government of Dubai to launch air taxi operations in the UAE, with exclusive rights to aerial operations in Dubai for six years starting in 2026. The company will work with Skyports to build and operate four vertiport sites in Dubai, offering eVTOL rides that can transport four passengers plus a pilot at speeds up to 200 mph, cutting car travel times significantly. Joby's progress in the eVTOL industry has been impressive, and this agreement marks a significant milestone in its efforts to bring full-scale air taxi operations to reality.

Joby Aviation Successfully Tests eVTOL Air Taxi in New York City
transportation2 years ago

Joby Aviation Successfully Tests eVTOL Air Taxi in New York City

Joby Aviation, a leading eVTOL developer, has conducted its first flight in New York City, showcasing its potential for commercial air taxi operations in the urban area. The company aims to bring quieter and cleaner air travel to New York City in partnership with Delta Airlines, starting with roundtrip travel between Manhattan and JFK Airport. The four-passenger eVTOL could potentially reduce travel time from the heliport to JFK to just seven minutes, compared to over an hour by car. Joby and Delta are working with the Port Authority of New York and the New York City Economic Development Corporation to prepare for eVTOL operations at JFK and LaGuardia Airports.