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Joby Buys 700,000-Square-Foot Dayton Plant to Double Output to Four Aircraft a Month by 2027

The purchase positions Joby to shift from low-rate builds to scaled production pending FAA certification.

Overview

  • Operations at the newly acquired Dayton-area facility are expected to begin later this year, with the site described as ready for immediate use.
  • The plant complements Joby’s expanded Marina, California site and existing Ohio operations, more than doubling the company’s manufacturing footprint.
  • Joby has begun procuring capital equipment and hiring for round-the-clock work in California to support the production ramp.
  • Federal advanced air mobility efforts, including a national strategy and the planned 2026 eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, are intended to smooth early operations as certification advances.
  • Joby has not disclosed the purchase price, though one report cited a $61.5 million deal value, a figure not confirmed by the company.