Joby Aviation Stock Surges on Exclusive Nvidia Partnership for AI-Powered Flight Systems
Joby Aviation shares jumped nearly 8% in after-hours trading following news of an exclusive partnership with Nvidia. The deal centers on Nvidia's IGX Thor platform, powered by its Blackwell chip design, which will enhance Joby's Superpilot flight automation system. This collaboration accelerates Joby's path toward certifiable autonomous flight, aligning with evolving FAA regulations.
Nvidia's technology brings real-time physical AI capabilities to Joby's aircraft, enabling machines to perceive and react to their environment. The partnership underscores a critical advancement in autonomous aviation, though regulatory hurdles remain before widespread adoption.