Joby Aviation has expanded its US manufacturing footprint with the acquisition of a 700,000-square-foot production facility in the Dayton, Ohio, area, marking another step in the company’s plan to increase aircraft output later this decade.
The newly acquired site will support Joby’s near-term goal of doubling production to four aircraft per month by 2027, while also providing room for longer-term growth. Operations at the facility are expected to begin later this year. The site complements Joby’s existing manufacturing operations in California and another plant in Ohio.
Joby said the Ohio expansion is intended to help transition the company from low-rate initial production toward higher-volume manufacturing as it moves closer to commercial service. The company has been investing in tooling, capital equipment, and its workforce to support increased output, including preparations for round-the-clock manufacturing at its Marina, California, facility.
The Dayton area has played an increasingly central role in Joby’s manufacturing plans. In recent years, the company has expanded its Ohio operations to include propeller blade production and other key components, tapping into the region’s deep aerospace and advanced manufacturing talent base. The new facility significantly increases Joby’s available floor space for assembly, integration, and future production lines.
Joby founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt said the acquisition supports both near-term production goals and longer-range growth ambitions as the company moves from development into scaled manufacturing. He also highlighted Ohio’s historical role in aviation and the policy environment supporting advanced air mobility programs.
The expansion comes as Joby continues to work through certification milestones for its electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and prepares for initial commercial operations. The company has positioned manufacturing scale as a key differentiator as it competes with other eVTOL developers seeking to bring aircraft to market.
Joby’s announcement follows recent policy moves aimed at accelerating advanced air mobility deployment in the United States. The US Department of Transportation has outlined a national strategy for integrating eVTOL aircraft, while the Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to launch its eVTOL Integration Pilot Program later in 2026. The initiative is designed to validate early operational use cases ahead of full type certification.
Joby has not disclosed the purchase price of the Ohio facility. The company said the site is ready for immediate use and will allow it to scale production capacity in line with anticipated demand from both commercial and government customers.
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