Joby Aviation to Build Electric Air Taxi Manufacturing Facility in Ohio, Creating 2,000 Jobs

Electric air taxi company Joby Aviation announces plans to build manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, creating 2,000 jobs
Facility at Dayton airport to produce 500 electric aircraft per year when complete in 2025
Joby air taxis designed to carry pilot and 4 passengers at 200mph for 100 miles
Company plans to launch air taxi service in cities globally starting in 2025
Joby partnering with Delta, Uber on home-to-airport transportation services

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8/17/2023

US startup Joby is building an electric aircraft it wants to use to fly people between airports and cities for the price of an Uber — take a look

Main topic: The growing electric air taxi market and Joby Aviation's role in it. Key points: 1. The electric air taxi market is expected to be a $57 billion industry by 2035. 2. Joby Aviation is one of the startups racing to build the first certified eVTOL, with investments from airlines like United and Delta. 3. Joby's five-seater S4 2.0 eVTOL has received approval for flight testing and is expected to enter service in 2025, offering a premium and efficient travel experience.

9/18/2023

Joby Aviation to Build Electric Air Taxis in Ohio, Connecting State's Aviation Heritage with Manufacturing Expertise

Joby Aviation Inc. will be manufacturing electric planes that take off and land vertically in Ohio, marking a significant step towards the mainstream adoption of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for aerial ridesharing networks starting in 2025.

9/18/2023

Ohio Invests $500 Million to Build Facility for Joby's Electric Flying Taxis, Targeting 2025 Launch

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a $500 million investment in a production facility for flying taxis, bringing the futuristic concept closer to reality. Ohio-based Joby Aviation aims to offer ride-sharing services with their electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles by 2025.

9/25/2023

Joby Aviation Delivers Electric Air Taxi to Edwards Air Force Base for Testing

Joby Aviation has delivered its first electric passenger aircraft to the Air Force, a significant step towards the future development of air taxis, with plans to sell thousands of such vehicles for commercial use.

10/9/2023

Joby Aviation Aims for Affordable, Quiet Air Taxis by 2025

Electric-powered air taxis, known as eVTOLs, are becoming closer to reality as battery technology improves, but the profitability of producing them remains uncertain, according to JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation Inc., a leading eVTOL startup.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 6:50:12 PM

Joby Aviation to Build Electric Air Taxi Manufacturing Facility in Ohio, Creating 2,000 Jobs

Electric air taxi company Joby Aviation announces plans to build manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, creating 2,000 jobs
Facility at Dayton airport to produce 500 electric aircraft per year when complete in 2025
Joby air taxis designed to carry pilot and 4 passengers at 200mph for 100 miles
Company plans to launch air taxi service in cities globally starting in 2025
Joby partnering with Delta, Uber on home-to-airport transportation services

foxbusiness.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/17/2023

US startup Joby is building an electric aircraft it wants to use to fly people between airports and cities for the price of an Uber — take a look

9/18/2023

Joby Aviation to Build Electric Air Taxis in Ohio, Connecting State's Aviation Heritage with Manufacturing Expertise

9/18/2023

Ohio Invests $500 Million to Build Facility for Joby's Electric Flying Taxis, Targeting 2025 Launch

9/25/2023

Joby Aviation Delivers Electric Air Taxi to Edwards Air Force Base for Testing

10/9/2023

Joby Aviation Aims for Affordable, Quiet Air Taxis by 2025