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

Joby Aviation Inc. will manufacture electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Ohio, where the Wright brothers pioneered aviation.
The $500 million manufacturing facility near Dayton could create 2,000 jobs and produce up to 500 aircraft per year starting in 2025.
Ohio offered Joby up to $325 million in incentives to locate the facility near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Joby's eVTOL aircraft can transport a pilot and 4 passengers at 200 mph with a 100-mile range.
The manufacturing site connects Ohio's aviation heritage with its manufacturing expertise to produce next-generation air taxis.

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Posted 9/18/2023, 1:14:37 PM

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

Joby Aviation Inc. will manufacture electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Ohio, where the Wright brothers pioneered aviation.
The $500 million manufacturing facility near Dayton could create 2,000 jobs and produce up to 500 aircraft per year starting in 2025.
Ohio offered Joby up to $325 million in incentives to locate the facility near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Joby's eVTOL aircraft can transport a pilot and 4 passengers at 200 mph with a 100-mile range.
The manufacturing site connects Ohio's aviation heritage with its manufacturing expertise to produce next-generation air taxis.

go.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 Taxi Manufacturing Facility in Ohio, Creating 2,000 Jobs

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

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Joby Aviation Aims for Affordable, Quiet Air Taxis by 2025