Joby Aviation

Established 2009, Joby Aviation is developing an all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) planned for air taxi service beginning in 2024. Joby researches electric motors, flight software, and lithium-ion batteries at their manufacturing facility in Marina, CA.

In 2017 they flew their first full-scale eVTOL demonstrator. In 2020 Joby became the first eVTOL company to receive airworthiness approval from the U.S Air Force.

Joby Aviation's electric air taxi is poised to redefine urban travel with its sleek eVTOL aircraft capable of 200 mph speeds and zero emissions. Designed to carry one pilot and four passengers, it's 100x quieter than helicopters, making it ideal for city operations. With a range of 100 miles, it enables fast, eco-friendly airport transfers and intercity hops.

In August 2025, Joby announced a $125M deal to acquire Blade Air's passenger business, securing terminals and a ready customer base in New York and Europe. This strategic move accelerates its 2026 commercial launch. Joby is also developing military eVTOLs with L3Harris for autonomous missions. Backed by partnerships with Delta Air Lines and past links to Uber Elevate, it's building a real air mobility network. FAA certification is well underway.

As of February 2026, Joby Aviation is currently in the fourth of five stages of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification process for its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company has completed all certification plans (Stage 3) and is now focused on "for-credit" testing, with FAA pilots expected to begin flight tests in early 2026. To date, Joby's fleet has flown over 40,000 miles, including a historic first piloted flight between two public airports in FAA-controlled airspace. Backed by a $500 million investment from Toyota, Joby is scaling its manufacturing facilities in Marina, California, and Dayton, Ohio, to support a target production of four aircraft per month by 2027. While the company faces ongoing net losses, it maintains a strong cash position of approximately $1.41 billion and is targeting its first commercial passenger services in Dubai by 2026, followed by launches in New York and Los Angeles in partnership with Delta Air Lines.