Joby Aviation is ramping up U.S. manufacturing with the purchase of a massive Dayton, Ohio, facility as it works to scale production of its electric air taxis and push toward commercial flight.

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Joby announces plans to increase production activity in its California and Ohio facilities.

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Joby’s acquisition of Blade Europe accelerates the shift to quieter, cleaner urban air travel. As cities push back against helicopter noise, Joby’s near-silent eVTOL aircraft offer a sustainable, people-first alternative that aligns with the future of transportation.

UK electric air taxi service is on the horizon! Joby Aviation announces partnership with Virgin Atlantic.

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Construction has begun on the first vertiport in Joby’s planned Dubai air taxi network.

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As the world moves towards sustainable transportation solutions, Joby Aviation continues to lead the charge in revolutionizing urban air mobility. The first quarter of 2024 brought about significant milestones and achievements for the company, reinforcing its position as a pioneer in electric air taxi technology.

Joby Aviation today announced it will deliver two aircraft to MacDill Air Force Base (“AFB”) in 2025 as part of the Company’s AFWERX Agility Prime contract with the U.S. Air Force.

Joby Aviation recently completed aircraft characterization testing for High-Intensity Radiated Field at Edwards AFB, partnering with experienced USAF and Naval Surface Warfare Center personnel.

Joby Aviation has acquired a facility in Ohio and begin hiring to support initial manufacturing operations.

Joby Aviation today issued its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Shareholder Letter detailing the company’s operational and financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023.

JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Joby Aviation speaks on electric flights. During his speech, he praised India for the success of Chardrayaan3 mission.

JoeBen Bevirt, visionary founder of Joby Aviation, leads the revolution in electric air taxis, transforming urban transportation with innovation and sustainability.

Joby today announced it has successfully completed a series of air traffic simulations with NASA’s Ames Research Center that evaluated how air taxi operations can be integrated into today’s airspace.

Joby has spent more than ten years developing their eVTOL aircraft with a particular focus on acoustics. In this video, they share a comparison between today's helicopters and the Joby aircraft.

Joby Aviation has been awarded a $9.8 million grant.