Archer Aviation filed a countersuit against rival electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation. The filing alleges that Joby misled U.S. regulators and investors by concealing extensive ties to Chinese manufacturing and supply chains.
The counterclaim specifically accuses Joby of misclassifying aircraft components imported from China. Archer claims these actions allowed Joby to avoid federal tariffs and regulatory oversight.
This legal escalation responds to a November 2025 lawsuit filed by Joby Aviation. That initial suit accused Archer of corporate espionage following the recruitment of a former Joby employee.
The conflict underscores intensifying competition within the emerging urban air mobility sector.