Joby Aviation has secured a second major manufacturing facility in Ohio, marking a significant step in scaling production of its electric air taxi. The company announced the acquisition of a ready-to-use plant in the Dayton area spanning over 700,000 square feet.
This strategic move directly supports Joby’s plan to double its production rate, targeting an output of four aircraft per month by 2027. The facility will also provide ample space for future expansion. Operations are expected to begin before the end of the year, complementing Joby’s existing production sites in Marina, California, and at the company’s first Ohio location.
Founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt emphasized the site’s role in transitioning from engineering development to manufacturing at scale. “This site will not only support our near-term plan to double production, it can also serve as a base for significant future growth,” Bevirt stated. He also connected the expansion to Ohio’s aviation legacy, noting, “Dayton has long been the epicenter of aerospace innovation and we’re proud to be building the next generation of flight right here.”
The expansion has been welcomed by Ohio officials. Governor Mike DeWine linked Joby’s work to the state’s history, saying it “brings together our state’s rich aviation heritage with our world-class advanced manufacturing workforce.” U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno framed the investment as part of a national “reindustrialization,” while Senator Jon Husted highlighted the new jobs and production capacity the facility will bring.
JobsOhio President J.P. Nauseef credited the state’s collaborative environment for enabling rapid scaling, noting Joby is “demonstrating how this state delivers what companies need to move from innovation to production at scale.”
This manufacturing growth coincides with increasing policy support for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The recent announcement of a national AAM strategy by the U.S. Department of Transportation provides a regulatory roadmap, while the planned eVTOL Integration Pilot Program in 2026 aims to accelerate real-world operational testing.
Joby’s latest expansion underscores its progress toward commercial service, leveraging both strategic infrastructure and a favorable policy environment to bring its electric air taxi to market.
