Updated on July 06, 2026 • 3 min read
Joby Aviation and Toyota Motor Corporation have established the initial phase of a strategic manufacturing joint venture aimed at accelerating commercial production of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The new alliance combines Joby’s expertise in electric aviation with Toyota’s globally recognized manufacturing systems, supporting the transition from aircraft development to large-scale production.
Joint Venture Targets Manufacturing Scale-Up
The partnership will initially focus on establishing the manufacturing foundation required for commercial eVTOL production.
According to the companies, the joint venture will prioritize:
- Improving production productivity
- Enhancing manufacturing quality
- Reducing production costs
- Building scalable manufacturing systems
- Supporting future aircraft certification
The collaboration is also expected to expand Joby’s production capacity as demand for electric aircraft grows.
Long-Term Partnership Enters New Phase
Toyota has been supporting Joby Aviation for nearly a decade through investment, manufacturing expertise and production guidance.
JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby Aviation, said the announcement reflects the strength of the long-standing relationship and the companies’ shared confidence in commercial electric aviation.
The new joint venture formalizes Toyota’s role in helping Joby industrialize its aircraft manufacturing operations.
Toyota Expands Mobility Strategy
Toyota views advanced air mobility as part of its broader vision of providing mobility solutions beyond conventional automobiles.
According to Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, air mobility represents a natural extension of Toyota’s long-term mobility strategy.
Through the joint venture, both companies intend to leverage their complementary expertise to accelerate commercialization of eVTOL aircraft and expand future urban air mobility services.
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Industry Perspective
Manufacturing has become one of the largest challenges facing the emerging eVTOL industry. While many developers have demonstrated prototype aircraft, scaling production to meet commercial demand requires automotive-style manufacturing efficiency, quality control and supply chain management.
Toyota’s decades of lean manufacturing expertise could help Joby reduce production costs, improve manufacturing consistency and accelerate certification-ready production.
The partnership also reflects a broader trend of automotive manufacturers collaborating with advanced aerospace companies to industrialize next-generation electric aircraft.
Outlook
As the global eVTOL industry moves toward certification and commercial deployment, manufacturing partnerships are becoming increasingly important. The Joby-Toyota joint venture positions both companies to accelerate production readiness while supporting future growth in advanced air mobility. If certification timelines remain on track, the collaboration could become a model for combining aerospace innovation with automotive manufacturing expertise.
Bruce Zhou is the Founder of Jota Machinery, where he leads the development of equipment for flexible packaging and advanced composite materials. With experience in composite processing since 2011, his work is centered on practical engineering, product reliability, and building long-term value for manufacturing customers worldwide.
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