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Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation's Air Battle Continues
Archer alleges Joby misclassified Chinese aircraft parts and hid Chinese government support to win U.S. grants and FAA certification amid intense industry competition.
- On Monday, Archer Aviation filed a federal countersuit accusing Joby Aviation of defrauding the U.S. government by misclassifying Chinese aircraft materials and concealing foreign ties, the same day the U.S. Department of Transportation announced eight grant programs listing both companies.
- In November, Joby sued Archer in the Superior Court of California in Santa Cruz County, alleging former employee George Kivork took trade secrets, and Archer's countersuit is framed as a response to that lawsuit.
- Archer Aviation details that Joby Aviation misclassified thousands of pounds of Chinese-origin aircraft materials as consumer goods labeled hair clips, socks and photo albums, alleging undisclosed Chinese government support.
- Certification timelines are at stake, as federal grants and U.S. Air Force contracts for Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation could face scrutiny if allegations gain traction.
- Archer highlights Joby Aviation's 'Committed to American Innovation,' branding while noting its U.S. funding and Air Force contracts under President Trump's recent DOT and FAA pilot program.
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The legal battle has escalated between two companies vying to provide ride-hailing electric helicopters. Archer Aviation has filed a countersuit against Joby Aviation, alleging that the Santa Cruz-based company concealed its ties to China. The post Flying taxi rival Archer Aviation countersues Joby Aviation, claiming Santa Cruz company misled U.S. regulators and concealed ties to China appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.
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