Joby Aviation Surges 5.51% on $410M Trading Volume to 265th in Market Activity as International Expansion Accelerates

On August 12, 2025, Joby Aviation (JOBY) surged 5.51% with a trading volume of $410 million, ranking 265th in market activity. The rally follows strategic advancements in its international expansion plans.

Joby announced plans to showcase its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft at the 2025 Osaka Expo, featuring a special ANA livery as part of an expanded partnership with Japan’s ANA Holdings. The collaboration aims to deploy over 100 Joby eVTOLs in Japan, beginning with a phased rollout in Tokyo. The joint venture will develop vertiport networks, maintenance infrastructure, and pilot training systems to support the air taxi ecosystem.

The partnership builds on a $500 million investment from Toyota in November 2024, increasing its total stake in Joby to $894 million. This financial backing, combined with a manufacturing alliance, has accelerated Joby’s commercialization timeline. A demonstration flight in Shizuoka earlier this year marked the company’s first public showcase in Japan, reinforcing its market entry strategy.

Joby’s eVTOL, designed for urban mobility with a four-passenger capacity, is slated for passenger flights in Dubai later this year. The company is simultaneously expanding into the Middle East, leveraging its partnerships to position itself as a leader in the emerging air mobility sector.

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