Joby Aviation acquires a 700,000 sq ft Ohio facility to accelerate eVTOL aircraft production to four per month by 2027, backed by major investments and incentives.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has accepted the first of two advanced flight simulators developed with CAE, marking a critical step toward FAA certification and the launch of commercial electric air taxi services in the United States later this year. The simulator delivery follows a multi-year partnership between Joby Aviation and CAE that began in 2022, aimed at building certified pilot training infrastructure for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Joby Aviation installs its first advanced flight simulator, marking progress in pilot training for commercial eVTOL service starting in 2026.

Joby Aviation has taken delivery of the first of two advanced flight simulators from CAE, to support the training of the first generation of air taxi pilots.

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Joby Aviation achieved over 850 flights and 50,000 miles in 2025, advancing FAA certification with commercial service planned for 2026.

Joby Aviation partners with Metropolis Technologies to retrofit parking garages into 25 vertiports across US cities, supporting a 2026 eVTOL commercial launch.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has partnered with Metropolis Technologies to develop 25 vertiports across the United States, supporting the rollout of electric air taxi services. The collaboration matters because it accelerates urban air mobility by using existing parking infrastructure to enable faster market entry. The partnership brings together Joby Aviation, a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Metropolis Technologies, a leader in applied artificial intelligence for real-world infrastructure.

Joby Aviation plans to increase U.S. production to four electric air taxis per month by 2027, supported by Toyota and U.S. government strategy.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has announced plans to double its manufacturing capacity in the United States to support large-scale production of electric air taxis. The investment aims to enable production of up to four aircraft per month by 2027, marking a key step toward commercial passenger operations. The California-based company is expanding its manufacturing footprint amid growing public and private backing for advanced air mobility.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has completed its final international flight demonstration of 2025 in Japan, marking a major milestone toward commercial electric air taxi service and FAA certification. The week-long campaign took place at Fuji Speedway in collaboration with Toyota Motor Company and included 14 piloted flights, concluding a year of accelerated global testing for the California-based aerospace company.

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Joby Aviation filed a lawsuit against Archer Aviation on November 15 in a Santa Cruz, California court, alleging Archer gained advantage in a partnership

Joby Aviation accuses Archer of corporate espionage over stolen trade secrets in eVTOL market ahead of FAA certification.

Aviation News – Joby Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Red Sea Global (RSG) and The Helicopter Company (THC) to launch pre-commercial evaluation flights of its electric air taxi in Saudi Arabia in early 2026. The agreement marks a significant step toward introducing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) services in the Kingdom. Joby, a leading U.S. developer of electric air taxis, will work alongside RSG and THC to assess operational needs, infrastructure requirements, and potential routes ahead of future commercial deployment.

Joby Aviation partners with Red Sea Global and The Helicopter Company to test eVTOL flights in Saudi Arabia by 2026 supporting sustainable tourism goals.