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Joby Aviation Boosts eVTOL Production With Expanded California and Ohio Facilities

Toyota engineers are guiding expansions at both production sites with Joby initiating FAA type inspections ahead of its 2026 air taxi launch.

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Joby Aviation electric eVTOL air taxi

Overview

  • The Marina, California, facility has grown to 435,500 square feet, doubling its capacity to build 24 eVTOL aircraft annually.
  • California’s expansion is backed by a nearly $10 million state grant and is expected to create about 690 full-time jobs.
  • Joby has started producing components at its remodeled Dayton, Ohio, site, which is designed to support a future annual output of 500 aircraft.
  • Engineers from Toyota are embedded at both the Marina and Dayton locations, advising on design, assembly processes and quality control.
  • The sixth production eVTOL earned airworthiness certification within a week of completion and Joby has commenced FAA type inspection authorization as it readies for its early 2026 commercial debut.