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March 10, 2026
Electric air taxi maker Archer hits back at Joby in countersuit alleging concealed Chinese ties
Archer's countersuit comes four months after Joby sued its rival for alleged 'corporate espionage.'
TL;DR
- Archer Aviation's countersuit alleges Joby Aviation defrauded the U.S. government and competitors.
- The suit claims Joby used a Chinese manufacturing subsidiary and sourced components from Chinese suppliers with government support.
- Archer accuses Joby of misclassifying Chinese aircraft materials as consumer goods to evade tariffs and oversight.
- This counters Joby's earlier lawsuit accusing Archer of trade secret theft.
- Both companies are developing electric air taxis and are involved in a U.S. government pilot program for advanced air mobility.
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