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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi for commercial passenger service. The Joby news stream highlights how the company is advancing electric aviation, scaling aircraft manufacturing and preparing for commercial air taxi operations in the United States and internationally.
Recent news releases describe Joby’s expanding manufacturing footprint, including an agreement to acquire a more than 700,000 square-foot facility in the Dayton, Ohio area to complement existing production sites in California and Ohio. The company has also announced plans to double its U.S. manufacturing capacity to support production of four aircraft per month in 2027, along with investments in equipment and hiring for round-the-clock operations.
Investors and followers of JOBY news can track updates on FAA certification milestones, such as power-on testing of FAA-conforming aircraft and entry into the final stage of the Type Certification process. Joby’s news also covers pilot training developments, including next-generation flight simulators built with CAE that are intended to support training of up to 250 pilots annually at its Marina, California facility.
Internationally, Joby’s press releases outline agreements to deploy air taxi services in markets such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan, as well as partnerships to develop vertiport networks and regulatory frameworks. Additional news items detail acquisitions, including the passenger business of Blade Air Mobility, and strategic equity arrangements with partners such as Toyota Motor Corporation.
By following this JOBY news page, readers can review company-issued updates on manufacturing expansion, regulatory progress, commercial partnerships, defense-related activities and other material events that shape Joby’s role in the emerging advanced air mobility sector.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has announced a strategic acquisition of Blade Air Mobility's passenger business for up to $125 million. The deal provides Joby with immediate access to Blade's extensive urban air mobility infrastructure, including 12 urban terminals across key markets in the U.S. and Europe.
The acquisition includes Blade's entire passenger operations, brand, and network of terminals, notably in New York City with locations at JFK, Newark, Manhattan's West and East sides, and Wall Street. Blade's Medical division will remain separate but partner with Joby for medical transportation. Blade's CEO Rob Wiesenthal will continue leading the passenger business as a Joby subsidiary.
This strategic move positions Joby for its commercial launch in Dubai next year and supports its global rollout plans. The company will leverage Blade's existing infrastructure and 50,000+ passenger base from 2024 to accelerate its transition from conventional helicopters to electric air taxis.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) and L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) announced a collaboration to develop a new class of defense-focused autonomous hybrid VTOL aircraft. The gas turbine hybrid aircraft will be capable of both crewed and fully autonomous operations for low-altitude missions.
The partnership combines Joby's commercial aircraft development and manufacturing expertise with L3Harris' capabilities in platform missionization. Flight testing is scheduled to begin in fall 2025, with operational demonstrations planned for 2026.
Joby has demonstrated significant progress in hybrid technology, including a record-breaking 561-mile hydrogen-electric hybrid flight in June 2024. The company enhanced its autonomous capabilities through the acquisition of Xwing's autonomy division in June 2024.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), a developer of all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release for August 6, 2025, after market close. The company will host a webcast at 5:00 PM ET on the same day.
Investors can access the webcast through the Upcoming Events section on www.jobyaviation.com. For those unable to attend the webcast, a dial-in option is available at 1-877-407-9719 or 1-201-378-4906. A replay will be made available on the company website after the event.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), an electric air taxi developer, announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities. The company has doubled production capacity at its Marina, California facility to 435,500 square feet, enabling production of up to 24 aircraft annually.
The company added a sixth aircraft to its fleet and is ramping up operations at its newly renovated Dayton, Ohio facility, which aims to eventually produce 500 aircraft annually. Joby's manufacturing strategy leverages Toyota's expertise and benefits from substantial government support, including a $9.8 million grant from GO-Biz and $10 million in equipment cost reduction through a California State program.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), a leading electric air taxi developer, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing piloted vertical-takeoff-and-landing wingborne flights in Dubai, marking the beginning of its commercial market readiness efforts in the region.
The company is advancing toward air taxi operations in partnership with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA), and the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority. Building on their 2024 agreement with RTA that granted exclusive rights to operate air taxis in Dubai for six years, Joby is constructing its first commercial vertiport at Dubai International Airport (DXB), scheduled for completion in Q1 2026.
Joby's aircraft, designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers at speeds of up to 200 mph, will operate between key locations including Dubai International Airport, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Downtown. The DXB to Palm Jumeirah route is expected to reduce travel time from 45 minutes by car to just 12 minutes by air taxi.
The company brings significant experience to this initiative, with over 40,000 miles of flight testing and a 15-year track record in engineering excellence.Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has successfully closed the first $250 million tranche of a strategic investment from Toyota Motor Corporation. The funding strengthens the collaboration between the two companies in developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service. The investment aims to support the certification and commercial production of Joby's electric air taxi, marking a significant step toward a strategic manufacturing alliance.
The partnership leverages Toyota's manufacturing expertise to optimize design and streamline production processes. JoeBen Bevirt, Joby's founder and CEO, emphasized the investment's importance in scaling electric flight capabilities, while Toyota North America CEO Tetsuo Ogawa highlighted their shared vision for future air mobility.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) achieved a significant milestone by successfully flying two of its electric air taxis simultaneously in Marina, CA on May 9, 2025. This achievement follows another recent breakthrough where the company completed full transition flights with a pilot onboard. Joby's test fleet now includes six aircraft, with two positioned at Edwards Air Force Base for defense-related testing.
The company has formed strategic partnerships with Delta Air Lines and Uber for US operations, targeting Los Angeles and New York City as launch markets. International partnerships include Virgin Atlantic for UK operations and ANA Holdings for Japan. Joby plans to commence passenger operations in Dubai in early 2026, following FAA type certification. The company has already completed over 40,000 miles of test flights across multiple aircraft, including demonstrations in New York City, Japan, and Korea.
Joby Aviation has achieved a significant milestone in its electric air taxi development by successfully completing piloted transition flights from vertical to cruise flight and back. The company's test pilot James "Buddy" Denham executed the first full transition flight on April 22, 2025, with multiple flights subsequently completed by three different pilots.
The aircraft, designed for commercial passenger service, can take off and land vertically like a helicopter while maintaining fixed-wing aircraft efficiency in forward flight. Key specifications include:
- Speed capability up to 200 mph (321 km/h)
- Capacity for 1 pilot and 4 passengers
- Zero operating emissions
With over 40,000 miles of test flights and hundreds of transitions completed, Joby remains on schedule to deliver an aircraft to Dubai by mid-2025 for flight testing before launching passenger services. The company currently operates five test aircraft, with two stationed at Edwards Air Force Base for defense-related testing.