By Aviation Nexus Staff Writer
Published: July 16, 2025
Marina, California — Joby Aviation, a frontrunner in the electric air taxi industry, is aggressively scaling up production capacity as it gears up for imminent commercial operations in Dubai and the U.S. The centerpiece of this effort is the expansion of their manufacturing facility in Marina, which will support a projected output of up to 24 aircraft per year—equivalent to nearly one eVTOL aircraft every two weeks once fully operational. Financial Times+15Investors.com+15TechCrunch+15
🚀 Doubling Facility Size & Capability
- Joby’s Marina production site has been expanded to 435,500 sq ft, more than doubling its footprint. The upgraded facilities now include a pilot production line, flight simulators, training centers, maintenance bays, and testing infrastructure—all integral to scaling urban air mobility solutions. Business Wire+14Business Wire+14Investors.com+14
- A $9.8 million California Competes grant, alongside state incentives, helped underwrite the expansion and supported the creation of hundreds of high-tech manufacturing jobs. GuruFocus+6Business Wire+6Business Wire+6
🌐 Strengthened Broader Manufacturing Network
- In Dayton, Ohio, Joby is establishing a second facility tailored to component production with phased growth potential up to 500 aircraft per year, assisted by Toyota’s engineering and tooling expertise. Reuters+15Business Wire+15GuruFocus+15
- Toyota engineers are deeply embedded in both sites, helping streamline manufacturing processes, reduce cycle times, and support quality control. AInvest
📈 Financial Market & Program Highlights
- Announced in April 2024, this expansion played a pivotal role in boosting Joby’s stock, with shares rising over 10% following the announcement of the 24-aircraft-per-year capacity plan. Reddit+4CNBC+4The Economic Times+4
- Joby is backed by strong investor confidence, including a substantial $250 million tranche from Toyota in May 2025, elevating Joby into a better capitalized position to pursue commercial launch. Reuters+2Investopedia+2Financial Times+2
🛫 Path to Commercial Launch
- Joby has already delivered its first aircraft to the UAE, with commercial flights slated to begin in Dubai in early 2026, soon followed by U.S. operations—pending final FAA certification. GuruFocus+12Investors.com+12Reddit+12
- Expansion at Marina will hit its stride in late 2025, supporting a civil certification ramp-up and pilot programs for “home‑to‑airport” services. The Ohio plant will follow in tandem, scaling up to meet increased demand.
🧭 Why It Matters
This expansion positions Joby at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility—a nascent but rapidly evolving field aimed at decongesting city skies. With competitors like Archer and Eve also scaling up, manufacturing speed and quality will be decisive factors in determining who wins the first wave of commercial operations. CNBC
Bottom line: Joby’s factory build-out marks a major leap toward fulfilling the vision of electric air taxis. With facilities nearing full capacity and divergence into component manufacturing, the company is accelerating toward a 2026 launch—translating ambitious prototypes into a real-world urban air mobility network.