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Looking for Jobs? Here’s 7 Companies That Are Currently Hiring in Santa Cruz County [December 2025]
Are you currently looking for work? Here is a round up of 7 local Santa Cruz County companies who are hiring this December.
Joby’s Turbine Electric Demonstrator Aircraft Completes First Flight
Joby’s turbine-electric demonstrator marks a game-changing leap: a hybrid VTOL platform with far greater range, military “wingman” utility, and potential hydrogen integration via its H2FLY acquisition. The details remain unconfirmed, but the strategic brilliance of the shift is unmistakable.
Joby and Saudi Arabia Announce Plans for Deployment of Electric Air Taxi Service
Joby Aviation and the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today announced plans for the rapid deployment of Joby’s electric air taxi in the Kingdom.
Joby Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
From its Santa Cruz base, Joby Aviation is transforming aviation history. With FAA certification underway, expanded manufacturing, and strong financial footing, the company’s third-quarter results mark a decisive leap toward launching the first fully electric, zero-emission air taxi service in the world.
Joby Begins Power-On Testing of First Conforming Aircraft, Enters Final Stage of Type Certification Process
Joby’s latest milestone marks key moment in Joby’s path to commercialization and testing lays groundwork for FAA pilots to fly Joby aircraft.
Joby Taps NVIDIA to Accelerate Next-Era Autonomous Flight
Joby announced a collaboration with NVIDIA, marked by NVIDIA's selection of Joby as the only aviation launch partner for the new NVIDIA IGX Thor platform
Joby & Ras Al Khaimah to Launch Air Taxi Service by 2027
RAKTA, Joby and Skyports Partner to Launch Air Taxi Service in Ras Al Khaimah by 2027.
Joby to Join the California International Airshow in Salinas
Want to check out the inside of a Joby craft? Come check it out at the Salinas airshow!
Joby to Bring Blade’s Air Mobility Services to the Uber App
Joby announced that it will be bringing Blade’s air mobility services to the Uber app as soon as next year, following Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business.
The Ambitious Tale of Joby Aviation—Via Michael Sikand
Michael Sikand spotlights Joby Aviation, a Santa Cruz company building electric air taxis. With bold predictions of a 10x stock surge, he translates complex eVTOL tech into an exciting, relatable vision of our flying future.
Joby Aviation Nears Final Certification for Electric Air Taxis
Joby is mere steps away to commercialization and remains on track to start flying first TIA aircraft in 2025.
ANA Holdings, Joby Plan to Accelerate Air Taxi Deployment in Japan
Joby and ANA intend to establish a joint venture to provide air taxi service in Japan.
Joby Collaborates With L3Harris to Pursue Defense Applications for Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Aircraft
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) today announced they are exploring opportunities to develop a new aircraft class for defense applications.
Riding in a Joby Just Got a Bit More Real: FAA’s LAX Simulation Marks Major Progress
For more than a decade, Joby has been building the future of air travel. Joby has been working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to certify its aircraft for passenger service, starting with Los Angeles and New York City as the first launch markets in the U.S.
Joby Just Took Off…Is Your Portfolio Still on the Runway?
Joby just flew real air taxis in Dubai, leapfrogging competitors and launching the future of flight. Is it time to rethink traffic jams—and your investment strategy? The skies are opening, and Joby’s leading the way.
Five Nations Unite to Accelerate Global Air Mobility with Joby at the Forefront
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA are uniting in a shared commitment to collaborate on AAM aircraft certification.
Joby Aviation Announces Closing of $250 Million Investment
Joby announced the successful closing of the first $250 million tranche of a previously announced strategic investment from Toyota Motor Corporation.
Joby Reports Second Consecutive Quarter of Record Certification Progress, Appoints CFO
Joby Aviation reported major Q1 2025 milestones, including record certification progress, pilot-on-board flights, a UK partnership with Virgin Atlantic, and strong financials. The company also named Rodrigo Brumana as CFO and advanced production at its Marina, CA facility.
Joby Achieves Testing Landmark with Piloted Aircraft
Joby announces its biggest achievement yet…they’ve successfully completed multiple flights with a pilot onboard.
Joby Aviation Plays Key Role in NASA Wildfire Airspace Management Tests
With the help of Joby, NASA has successfully tested a new portable airspace management system (PAMS) designed to enable 24/7 aerial firefighting operations, even in low-visibility conditions.

