Four years after a much-hyped SPAC deal followed by a swift collapse, shares of flying taxi company Joby have rallied to an all-time high, lifting the value of its founder’s stake to more than $1 billion https://t.co/EXWnA6z6QZ ...

Core Insights - Joby Aviation is accelerating its manufacturing capabilities in the U.S. to launch air taxi services by 2026 [1][2] - The company is expanding production at its Dayton, Ohio facility and plans to double capacity at its Marina, California hub [2] - Joby Aviation's shares increased by over 7%, contributing to a 16% gain year-to-date, as it competes with other eVTOL manufacturers [3] Company Developments - Joby Aviation is reimagining urban mobility through speed, scale, and precision manufacturing [2] - The company is currently seeking Federal Aviation Administration approval for its electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles [3] Industry Context - Joby Aviation, along with competitors like Archer Aviation and Eve Air Mobility, aims to alleviate traffic congestion in urban centers with eVTOL technology [3]

Air taxi startup Joby Aviation plans to double aircraft output capacity at its main production site in California, just weeks after completing its first piloted test flights. https://t.co/ofXcyvjat3 ...

Joby Aviation doubles pilot eVTOL facility capacity as it races toward air taxi launch | TechCrunch https://t.co/Ou80YsfLBT ...

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (the “Company”), the leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, today announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 before the market opens on August 5, 2025. The Company will host a conference call led by the executive management team that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the conference call, please use the foll ...

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Core Viewpoint - Xiaopeng Huitian has completed a $250 million Series B financing round, which will be used to ensure the smooth progress of its flying car research, mass production, and commercialization [2]. Group 1: Financing and Orders - Xiaopeng Huitian has received over 4,000 orders to date [1]. - The recent financing round included investments from various institutions such as IDG Capital, Sequoia China, and several state-owned enterprises [2]. Group 2: Production and Development - The world's first flying car mass production factory of Xiaopeng Huitian has been topped out and is currently undergoing equipment debugging, with plans to complete it in the fourth quarter of this year [2]. - The "land aircraft carrier" is expected to be mass-produced and delivered by 2026 [2]. Group 3: Management Changes - Michael Chao Du has joined Xiaopeng Huitian as CFO and Vice President, primarily responsible for the company's overseas IPO [3]. - Du has a strong background in finance and investment banking, having previously worked at Deutsche Bank and played a key role in numerous overseas listings and cross-border mergers [3][4]. - The founder of Xiaopeng Huitian expressed optimism about Du's addition, highlighting the enhancement of the company's management capabilities [4].

7月15日上午，重庆直飞巴里坤的华夏航空（002928）G54215航班在新疆哈密市巴里坤县平稳落地，标 志着巴里坤大河机场正式通航，成为新疆投运的第28个运输机场、第2个高原机场。巴里坤大河机场飞 行区等级指标4C，总投资6.93亿元，本期新建1条长3000米、宽45米的跑道，主降方向设置Ⅰ类精密进 近系统；建设4000平方米的航站楼、5个机位站坪、1座塔台和800平方米的航管楼；配套建设空管、供 油、供电、消防救援等设施。巴里坤大河机场的建成投运，将进一步完善新疆航空运输网络，改善地区 交通条件，助力地区综合交通运输体系建设，有效推动交通运输与旅游产业、能源产业融合发展，促进 巴里坤县及周边地区区域经济和特色产业发展，同时在落实"旅游兴疆"战略、助力乡村振兴等方面发挥 重要作用。(央视新闻) ...

Group 1: Low Altitude Market Overview - The low altitude market presents significant opportunities within the defense industry and vehicle manufacturing sectors [1][2] - Morgan Stanley estimates the low altitude market could reach a value of $9 trillion by 2050, driven primarily by electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and drones [4] Group 2: Key Companies in the Low Altitude Market - Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are prominent players in the eVTOL market, while Tesla may benefit from advancements in low altitude aircraft due to its battery technology [5] - Palantir Technologies is highlighted as a key stock in Cathie Wood's Ark Invest portfolio, with strong ties to the defense sector and partnerships with drone companies [9][10] Group 3: Palantir's Position and Potential - Palantir is well-positioned to leverage its software platforms in both commercial and government sectors as low altitude services become more digitized [13] - The company has established strategic relationships that enhance its role in the defense contracting space, particularly in relation to drone technology [9][10]

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