Joby Aviation to Build Electric Air Taxi Manufacturing Facility in Dayton
Joby Aviation Inc. will build an electric air taxi manufacturing facility at the Dayton International Airport, creating 2,000 new jobs in the Dayton Region.
Joby Ohio’s new assembly-line manufacturing facility will build, test, and fly all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxis that will predominantly be used for commercial passenger operations. The aircraft, designed to accommodate a pilot and four passengers, will be capable of achieving speeds of up to 200 miles per hour over a 100-mile range. The corporation plans to operate the aircraft as part of aerial ridesharing networks in cities and communities around the world.
Company Profile
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi which it intends to operate as part of a fast, quiet, and convenient service in cities around the world.
Business Need
Joby needed a site to build up to 500 aircraft per year, supporting a workforce of up to 2,000.
Ohio Solution
Joby’s selection of Ohio as the site for its first scaled aircraft production facility followed an extensive competitive site selection process. Joby’s site at the Dayton International Airport, has the potential to support significant further growth over time, providing enough land to build up to two million square feet of manufacturing space.
The Dayton Region’s central location, skilled workforce, and strong aerospace and automotive industry ecosystems allow Joby to draw on generations of expertise and they revolutionize travel. The proximity of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base keeps Joby close to one of its major customers, the U.S. Air Force.
“Our partnership with Ohio is a great example of how successful public-private partnership amongst industry, local, state and federal government can bring important new technology to life.” -- JoeBen Bevirt, Founder and CEO of Joby
Project Stats:
- Location: Dayton International Airport
- Collaborators: Joby, State of Ohio, JobsOhio, Dayton Development Corporation, City of Dayton, Dayton International Airport, Montgomery County, AES Ohio
- Total capital investment: $500 million
- Jobs committed: 2,000
