Joby held $2.2 billion of cash and investments at 30 September 2026, and Archer held $1,560.6 million at 30 June 2026.
Why this market is moving now
- EHang withdrew its RMB600 million revenue guidance for 2026 in August 2026, after industry safety incidents led to a more cautious regulatory approach.
- Joby had completed 83% of the testing and analysis stage of US type certification on its side by 30 October 2026, the step before final show and verify work.
- Archer agreed in 2026 to buy Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid, and said Insitu alone would add more than $200 million of annual revenue.
Key figures
Global figures for this market, with the year each one describes. Use Cite to copy a reference to this page.
| Figure | Value | Year | Cite |
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| More than 1,200 eVTOL aircraft designs from around the world are listed in a global directory of the sector as of November 2026. | 1,200 designs listed (more than) | 2026 | |
| EHang delivered a record 221 eVTOL aircraft worldwide in 2025, including 215 of its EH216 series and six VT35 aircraft. | 221 eVTOL aircraft delivered | 2025 | |
| EHang's total revenues were RMB509.5 million (US$72.9 million) in 2025, up 11.7% from RMB456.2 million in 2024. | 509.5 RMB million revenue | 2025 | |
| EHang's revenue was RMB77.9 million in the second quarter of 2026, 31.3% lower than a year earlier. | 77.9 RMB million revenue (Q2 2026) | 2026 | |
| In August 2026 EHang withdrew its 2026 revenue guidance of RMB600 million, citing industry safety incidents and a more cautious regulatory approach. | 600 RMB million guidance withdrawn | 2026 | |
| Joby Aviation reported revenue of $55.1 million and a net loss of $211.8 million in the third quarter of 2026. | 55.1 USD million revenue (Q3 2026) | 2026 | |
| Joby Aviation held $2.2 billion of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at 30 September 2026. | 2.2 USD billion cash and investments | 2026 | |
| By 30 October 2026 Joby had completed 83% of Stage 4 (testing and analysis) of its five-stage US type certification on its side, with 78% accepted by the regulator, and Stage 5 stood at 25% and 14%. | 83 % of certification Stage 4 complete (Joby side) | 2026 | |
| Archer Aviation held $1,560.6 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at the end of the second quarter of 2026. | 1,560.6 USD million cash and short-term investments | 2026 | |
| Archer agreed in 2026 to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid units, and said Insitu alone would add more than $200 million of annual revenue. | 200 USD million annual revenue added by Insitu (more than) | 2026 |
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Companies to watch
EHang
Delivered 221 eVTOL aircraft in 2025 and reported revenue of RMB509.5 million.
Joby Aviation
Reported Q3 2026 revenue of $55.1 million and held $2.2 billion of cash and investments at 30 September 2026.
Archer Aviation
Held $1,560.6 million of cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2 2026.
Boeing
Agreed to sell its Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid units to Archer in 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the global eVTOL air taxi market?
More than 1,200 eVTOL aircraft designs are listed worldwide as of 2026. EHang delivered 221 eVTOL aircraft in 2025 and reported revenue of RMB509.5 million, up 11.7% on 2024.
Which companies lead the eVTOL air taxi market?
EHang delivered 221 eVTOL aircraft in 2025. Joby Aviation reported Q3 2026 revenue of $55.1 million. Archer Aviation held $1,560.6 million of cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2 2026.
How close are eVTOL air taxis to certification?
By 30 October 2026 Joby had completed 83% of Stage 4 of its five-stage US type certification on its side, with 78% accepted by the regulator. Stage 5 stood at 25% on its side.
How much cash do eVTOL developers have?
Joby held $2.2 billion of cash and investments at 30 September 2026. Archer held $1,560.6 million of cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2 2026. Joby lost $211.8 million in Q3 2026.
What is slowing eVTOL launches?
EHang withdrew its RMB600 million 2026 revenue guidance in August 2026, citing industry safety incidents and a more cautious regulatory approach. Its Q2 2026 revenue of RMB77.9 million was 31.3% lower than a year earlier.
Which eVTOL companies are merging?
Archer agreed in 2026 to acquire Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid units. It said Insitu alone would add more than $200 million of annual revenue.
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