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Joby to Double U.S. Air Taxi Output Plan to Four a Month by 2027

The move follows federal direction to allow limited eVTOL operations before full FAA certification.

Overview

  • Production will leverage existing facilities in Marina, California, and Dayton, Ohio, with equipment procurement and hiring underway to enable around-the-clock work in Marina.
  • Four FAA-conforming aircraft are under construction for Type Inspection Authorization testing as the company continues to pursue full FAA type certification.
  • Joby cites a recent Presidential Executive Order directing DOT and the FAA to enable early eVTOL operations in select markets prior to full certification.
  • The company reports more than $1 billion in potential aircraft and service sales and is working to finalize a strategic manufacturing alliance with Toyota following its $250 million investment.
  • Commercial readiness steps include a goal to begin passenger service in Dubai by early 2026 and a partnership with Metropolis to develop 25 U.S. vertiports using existing parking sites.