Joby Aviation to Ramp Up Air Taxi Production

Increasing annual production rate to 24 air taxis moves company closer to its envisioned electric aerial ridesharing service.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 02:10 PM ET

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Joby’s Marina production line recently rolled out the company’s sixth test aircraft as it aims to ramp up to 24 aircraft annually. [Courtesy: Joby Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Joby Aviation is significantly expanding its production capabilities, aiming to double its air taxi output at its California facility to 24 eVTOLs annually and establishing a larger component manufacturing and assembly plant in Ohio for 500 aircraft per year.
The company is making steady progress toward regulatory approval, having begun FAA Type Inspection Authorization and conducting testing with the U.S. Air Force, targeting a 2026 service rollout and an early next year launch in the UAE.
Joby's growth is bolstered by its strategic partnership and substantial investment from Toyota, which provides manufacturing expertise and financial backing, aligning with domestic production initiatives.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer Joby Aviation this week took a key step toward its envisioned electric aerial ridesharing service.

After expanding its pilot production facility in Marina, California, to about 435,000 square feet, Joby on Tuesday said it expects to double its air taxi production rate to 24 per year. Ramping up in Marina—the epicenter of its manufacturing efforts and a critical test site for the air taxi—will allow Joby to expand its test fleet, which comprises five eVTOL air taxis plus one liquid hydrogen-powered demonstrator. Collectively, they have flown more than 40,000 miles.