Joby Inks $250 Million Deal to Power Kazakhstan’s First Air Taxi Service—Key Step in Advanced Air Mobility Expansion

Strategic Agreement to Launch Air Taxis and Position Kazakhstan as a Regional Hub

Joby Aviation has announced a letter of intent to sell up to $250 million worth of its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and services to Alatau Advance Air Group (AAAG), as part of an ambitious plan to establish Kazakhstan’s first commercial air taxi service. The deal stands out not just for its scale, but for the way it integrates public sector backing with private innovation to set a foundation for urban air mobility across Central Asia.

The agreement goes well beyond the sale of aircraft. It is supported by the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, which has pledged to create the regulatory framework and infrastructure necessary to enable these next-generation air services. The project will kick off in Alatau City—a major, 340-square-mile development project aimed at becoming a technology-forward, international smart city hub.

Collaboration Reaches from Local Resources to Global Aviation Goals

As part of this deal, Joby and its Kazakh partners are not just focused on delivering aircraft. The parties will work together to source critical raw materials such as titanium and rare earth metals from Kazakhstan, essential to manufacturing the eVTOL vehicles. This step not only strengthens the supply chain but positions Kazakhstan as an indispensable partner in Joby’s global operations, with potential benefits for the country's broader technology and industrial sectors.

Kazakhstan’s Ministry emphasized its vision to leap ahead in smart transportation and become a hub for advanced air mobility. "The purchase of electric eVTOL aircraft will mark an important milestone in the development of smart cities and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies," said Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of AI and Digital Development of Kazakhstan. The partnership aims to make Alatau City and metropolitan Almaty launch markets for air taxis, with a roadmap for testbeds and ground infrastructure.

What This Means for Joby—and the Global Air Mobility Race

This is a significant playbook moment for Joby, echoing its strategy in other launch markets—pairing aircraft delivery with robust regulatory and supply chain partnerships. CEO JoeBen Bevirt emphasized the synergy, stating, "We are deploying our proven market-entry playbook in Kazakhstan by partnering with both the government and a strategic regional operator to accelerate our path to commercial operations." The partnership positions Joby to move quickly towards commercial service in a region that is actively building a technology-focused future.

For Kazakhstan, it’s a leap forward in technology and urban development. For Joby, it represents an opportunity to diversify its market presence and secure resources critical to its manufacturing ambitions—an especially strategic advantage given the growing competition in advanced air mobility.

Takeaway: An Ambitious Bet on Regional Leadership in Air Mobility

Joby’s agreement in Kazakhstan underscores both the growing international appetite for urban air mobility and the critical role of government-industry partnerships. As the regulatory framework and infrastructure are developed over the coming months, eyes will be on how quickly Joby and AAAG can move from intent to implementation—and whether Kazakhstan can successfully emerge as a Central Asian hub for advanced, sustainable transport.

Investors and industry watchers should monitor progress in regulatory approvals, local material sourcing partnerships, and actual deployment of air taxis in Alatau City and Almaty. The outcome could offer important signals for the next wave of air mobility deployments globally.

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