– Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet.
The ready-to-operate facility will initially support Joby’s plans to double aircraft production to four per month by 2027, while also providing substantial capacity for future expansion. The new site will complement Joby’s existing manufacturing operations in California and Ohio, with operations expected to begin later this year.
“This site will not only support our near-term plan to double production, it can also serve as a base for significant future growth, as we turn a decade of engineering into the manufacturing scale the market is now demanding,”
said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation.
“From the world’s first aircraft factory to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton has long been the epicenter of aerospace innovation,” Bevirt added. “The reindustrialization of Ohio has become central to Joby’s story, and with strong governmental and policy support, we’re ready to ensure the aircraft that define the future of flight are built right here in America.”
Ohio leaders welcomed the announcement, citing the state’s aviation heritage and skilled manufacturing workforce. Governor Mike DeWine highlighted Ohio’s role in shaping the future of flight, while state and federal officials emphasized job creation and the broader manufacturing renaissance underway in the region.
Joby’s growth comes amid increased policy momentum for advanced air mobility. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced a national strategy for AAM, and the FAA and DOT are preparing to launch the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in 2026. Together, these initiatives aim to accelerate deployment, validate operational use cases, and prepare communities and regulators for the arrival of next-generation electric air travel.
Sources: Joby Aviation, Inc.; CNBC