Joby Acquires New Facilities and Simulators as Air Taxi Launch Looms

Developer agrees to obtain a new 700,000-square-foot site and receives the first of two flight simulators from CAE.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, January 07, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Joby has begun installing a flight simulator—the first of two it will receive from CAE—at its production and pilot training facility in Marina, California. [Credit: Joby Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Joby Aviation is significantly expanding its manufacturing capabilities by acquiring a new 700,000 sq ft facility in Ohio, aiming to double eVTOL aircraft production to four per month by 2027.
The company is launching its eVTOL pilot training program with the installation of the first of two high-fidelity flight simulators, capable of training up to 250 pilots annually.
These strategic initiatives, including expanded production and advanced pilot training, are in preparation for FAA type certification, real-world trials, and the anticipated launch of commercial air taxi operations.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation is making moves to ramp up production and train an initial cohort of eVTOL air taxi pilots.

The company this week shared a pair of key updates, announcing plans to acquire a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing facility near Dayton, Ohio, and the delivery of a flight simulator—the first of two it will receive from manufacturer CAE—to its production and pilot training facility in Marina, California.