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Joby, Metropolis Announce Partnership to Develop 25 Vertiport Sites Across the U.S.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. & LOS ANGELES, December 18, 2025--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced a partnership with Metropolis Technologies, Inc., a leader in applied AI for the real world, to develop 25 vertiports across the United States utilizing Metropolis’ extensive network of parking locations. The partnership will incorporate Metropolis’ AI-based recognition technology, as well the company’s extensive footprint
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