Joby Aviation, Inc.

Joby Aviation, Inc. is an American aerospace company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, focused on developing and commercializing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Its mission is to revolutionize urban transportation by providing fast, quiet, and environmentally friendly air travel, aiming to make air travel accessible, reduce congestion and pollution, and save commuters time.

The company's primary product is its eVTOL aircraft, specifically the Joby S4, designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers. Joby Aviation intends to operate an on-demand air taxi service, offering a new mode of transportation for urban and short-distance trips, and also sells its aircraft to other operators and partners.

Founded by JoeBen Bevirt, Joby Aviation is a leader in the Advanced Air Mobility market, known for its vertically integrated approach encompassing design, manufacturing, and operations. In late April 2026, the company completed the first-ever point-to-point eVTOL air taxi demonstration flights across New York City, showcasing routes between JFK Airport and Manhattan in under 10 minutes. Recent strategic moves include the 2025 acquisition of Blade Air Mobility's passenger business to enhance its commercial launch capabilities and the announcement of a second manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, in January 2026 to scale production. Joby Aviation is actively progressing through the FAA type certification process, having commenced flight testing for its first FAA-conforming S4 eVTOL aircraft in March 2026.