Toyota's successive chiefs press on with founder's dream of flying

Aerospace & Defense IndustriesJoint venture with US startup Joby aims to realize century-old goalU.S startup Joby, Toyota's joint venture partner, has been working to commercialize electric flying cars. (Joby Aviation)RYO ASAYAMAAugust 20, 2026 01:52 JSTNAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor is working with a U.S. startup to commercialize electric air taxis, bringing the Japanese car maker's century-old dream of taking to the skies one step closer to reality.