Joby Passes on California, Picks Ohio for first Scaled eVTOL Manufacturing Plant

The company may still expand its presence in Marina, where it recently wheeled its first production aircraft off the assembly line.

Jack Daleo

Monday, September 18, 2023 at 07:02 AM ET

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A digital rendering of Joby’s planned Dayton, Ohio, manufacturing plant, scheduled to open in 2025. [Courtesy: Joby Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Joby Aviation will establish its first full-scale electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturing plant in Dayton, Ohio.
The $500 million investment in Dayton, a city with historical aviation significance, is expected to create up to 2,000 jobs and produce up to 500 air taxi units annually, with operations slated for 2025.
Dayton was chosen over other potential sites due to significant state and local incentives and its existing aviation resources, bolstering Joby's goal of launching commercial air taxi services by 2025.

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Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested Joby could be held back by a lack of aircraft orders. The company is not taking orders for its air taxi and will operate the aircraft through its rideshare service partnership with Delta. In addition, it has commercial operational agreements in Japan and South Korea.

The birthplace of the earliest airplanes will soon be home to some of the most futuristic aircraft under development.