Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda: Air Mobility Is a Natural Extension of Our Philosophy
Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda has stated that the company's founding principle of 'providing mobility for all' extends naturally from the ground to the sky. He described the deepening partnership with Joby Aviation as a vital step toward realizing a future mobility society, reaffirming Toyota's long-term commitment to the eVTOL sector.
Highlights
- Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda described air mobility as a natural extension of the company's founding principle of 'providing mobility for all,' extending from the ground to the sky.
- Toyota has invested several hundred million dollars across multiple funding rounds in Joby Aviation, making it one of the eVTOL startup's most important strategic shareholders.
- Beyond capital, Toyota supports Joby with manufacturing expertise, quality control know-how, and supply chain resources to accelerate mass production of air taxis.
- Toyoda's personal statement signals that the Toyota–Joby partnership will continue to deepen, with both companies sharing a common vision for a future mobility society.
Akio Toyoda: Air Mobility Is a Natural Extension of Toyota's Philosophy, Partnering with Joby Toward the Future
Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda has issued a statement outlining Toyota's strategic vision for air mobility and the significance of its deepening collaboration with Joby Aviation.
Akio Toyoda's Full Statement
Toyoda said:
"Since the founding of our company, we have always held to the principle of 'providing mobility for all.' As the times have evolved, we have continuously expanded the definition and possibilities of mobility. We see air mobility as the natural progression of this philosophy — extending from the ground to the sky — and as a way to bring entirely new value to people's lives and to society. Being able to take on this challenge together with a partner like Joby, one that shares the same vision, is deeply meaningful to us. We believe this deepened partnership is an important step toward realizing a future mobility society."
Background
Toyota has been a long-term investor in eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) startup Joby Aviation, having participated in multiple funding rounds with cumulative investments totaling several hundred million dollars, making it one of Joby's most important strategic shareholders.
Toyoda's personal statement further cements Toyota's long-term commitment to the air mobility sector and signals that the partnership between the two companies will continue to deepen.
Beyond financial backing, Toyota has also supported Joby's mass-production ambitions through manufacturing expertise, quality control know-how, and supply chain resources — laying the groundwork for the commercial launch of air taxi services.
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