Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 square feet.
The facility, which is ready for immediate use, will initially support Joby’s plans to double production to four aircraft per month in 2027, while also providing space for significant future growth.
The factory complements Joby’s existing production facilities in California and Ohio, with operations in the new facility expected to begin this year.
JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO, Joby Aviation, said: “This site will not only support our near-term plan to double production, it can also serve as a base for significant future growth, as we turn a decade of engineering into the manufacturing scale the market is now demanding.
“From the world’s first aircraft factory to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton has long been the epicentre of aerospace innovation, and we’re proud to be building the next generation of flight right here.
“The reindustrialisation of Ohio has become central to Joby’s story, and with unmatched governmental and policy support, we’re ready to make sure that the commercial and defence aircraft that define the future of flight are built right here in America.”
In July 2025, Joby announced the completion of an expanded manufacturing facility in Marina, CA, and in October, confirmed the start of propeller blade production in Ohio.
To support the planned doubling of production, Joby began procurement of the capital equipment required to double manufacturing capacity last month.
At Joby’s site in California, hiring is underway to support round-the-clock manufacturing operations.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said, “From the Wright Brothers to Joby Aviation, Ohio has always been where the future of flight takes shape.
“Joby’s expanded manufacturing presence in Vandalia and the Miami Valley brings together our state’s rich aviation heritage with our world-class advanced manufacturing workforce to build the aircraft that will redefine how people and goods move through our cities.”