Joby Aviation is to acquire a manufacturing facility in the Dayton, Ohio area spanning more than 700,000 sq ft. 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.

“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,” says JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO.

“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,” Bevirt goes on. “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, California 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.

“From the Wright Brothers to Joby Aviation, Ohio has always been where the future of flight takes shape,” remarks Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “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.”

“Joby's investment in Dayton, bringing thousands of good-paying blue collar jobs back to Ohio, is an incredible testament to Ohio's long history as a leader in aviation and to the manufacturing renaissance happening all across the states. Thanks to President Donald Trump and private sector leaders like Joby, the United States is finally getting serious about reindustrialising and investing in American jobs after decades of outsourcing and neglect,” adds Senator Bernie Moreno.

“Joby's expansion builds on Dayton's legacy as the birthplace of aviation while shaping the future of flight. This new, more than 700,000 square-foot facility will create new jobs for Ohioans and allow Joby to increase its aircraft production. Ohio remains proud to be a hub for companies investing in innovation. Ohio makes the things the world needs, and Joby's work is an example of that. I'm excited to see what Joby accomplishes with this new facility and will continue advocating for its success,” adds Senator Jon Husted.

Joby's manufacturing growth in Ohio comes at a time of significant policy momentum for advanced air mobility (AAM). US Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, recently announced a national strategy for advanced air mobility that provides a clear policy roadmap to accelerate AAM deployment and integration. This alignment comes as the Federal Aviation Administration and DOT prepare to deploy the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) in 2026. By validating operational use cases and flight routes across the country ahead of final type certification, the eIPP when paired with the strategy's policy recommendations enables regulators, local communities and industry leaders to prepare for the arrival of advanced air mobility.