Joby Aviation to expand into new Ohio factory

Joby Aviation Inc. announced it had purchased a second manufacturing site in Dayton, Ohio, for an undisclosed sum. According to a company statement, the 700,000-square-foot factory is ready for “immediate use.” The aviation startup, which is currently seeking FAA approval of its electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft, said the new facility will support the company’s plans to increase production to four aircraft a month by 2027.

The aviation startup finished expansion of its Marina, California factory in July 2025 and started propeller production at its first Dayton plant in October 2025.

In a company statement, JoeBen Bevirt, CEO and founder of Joby Aviation, said the plant will be critical for ongoing production increases. He also noted Ohio’s long history with aviation and said the company aims to be a part of manufacturing’s return to the Rust Belt state. Governor Mike DeWine of Ohio, in a statement, also referenced Ohio’s history in flight and said Joby’s eVTOL plans could change the face of aviation.

What people are saying

“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,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO, Joby Aviation. “From the world’s first aircraft factory to the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton has long been the epicenter of aerospace innovation and we’re proud to be building the next generation of flight right here. The reindustrialization 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 defense aircraft that define the future of flight are built right here in America.”

“From the Wright Brothers to Joby Aviation, Ohio has always been where the future of flight takes shape,” said 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 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 their success,” said Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio).

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