Electric air taxis are stuck in the courtroom (opens original article in a new tab)

Electric air taxi companies are facing legal disputes and certification challenges that threaten their commercial viability.

• Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation sued each other over corporate espionage and trade secrets
• Archer sued Vertical Aerospace for patent infringement over eVTOL design similarities
• Air taxi companies face delays and financial losses due to legal battles and certification challenges
• FAA certification is critical for commercial air taxi operations but remains unachieved by all companies