Joby Aviation Ohio Manufacturing Facility Expansion: Scaling for 2027 Production Goals

The race for the skies just hit high gear. Joby Aviation just more than doubled its manufacturing footprint with a massive 700,000-square-foot facility in Ohio, signaling a major move toward the mass production of electric air taxis.

Inside Joby Aviation Ohio Manufacturing Facility Growth

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Santa Cruz-based air taxi pioneer announced its acquisition of a large-scale manufacturing plant in Dayton, Ohio. According to CNBC, this site—the company's third facility—will be instrumental in achieving Joby's goal to produce four aircraft a month by 2027. CEO JoeBen Bevirt highlighted that the "reindustrialization of Ohio" is now central to the company's story as it scales for both commercial and defense contracts.

The FAA Certification Race of 2026

The stakes couldn't be higher as we move through 2026. Joby and its primary rival, Archer Aviation, are sprinting toward final FAA certification. With government backing through pilot programs and rollout roadmaps, the U.S. is positioning itself as the global hub for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology. Joby's massive investment in physical infrastructure suggests they're confident that commercial flights aren't just a dream, but an imminent reality.