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Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi for commercial passenger service. The Joby news stream highlights how the company is advancing electric aviation, scaling aircraft manufacturing and preparing for commercial air taxi operations in the United States and internationally.
Recent news releases describe Joby’s expanding manufacturing footprint, including an agreement to acquire a more than 700,000 square-foot facility in the Dayton, Ohio area to complement existing production sites in California and Ohio. The company has also announced plans to double its U.S. manufacturing capacity to support production of four aircraft per month in 2027, along with investments in equipment and hiring for round-the-clock operations.
Investors and followers of JOBY news can track updates on FAA certification milestones, such as power-on testing of FAA-conforming aircraft and entry into the final stage of the Type Certification process. Joby’s news also covers pilot training developments, including next-generation flight simulators built with CAE that are intended to support training of up to 250 pilots annually at its Marina, California facility.
Internationally, Joby’s press releases outline agreements to deploy air taxi services in markets such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan, as well as partnerships to develop vertiport networks and regulatory frameworks. Additional news items detail acquisitions, including the passenger business of Blade Air Mobility, and strategic equity arrangements with partners such as Toyota Motor Corporation.
By following this JOBY news page, readers can review company-issued updates on manufacturing expansion, regulatory progress, commercial partnerships, defense-related activities and other material events that shape Joby’s role in the emerging advanced air mobility sector.
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) priced an underwritten offering of 30,500,000 common shares at $16.85 per share, for gross proceeds of approximately $513.9 million. The company granted the underwriter a 30-day option to buy up to an additional 4,575,000 shares.
The offering is expected to close on October 9, 2025, subject to customary conditions. Joby intends to use net proceeds, together with existing cash and short-term investments, to fund certification and manufacturing, prepare for commercial operations, and for general working capital and corporate purposes. Morgan Stanley is the book-running manager.
Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) announced an underwritten offering to sell $500.0 million of common stock, with a 30-day underwriter option to purchase up to an additional $75.0 million. All shares are being offered by Joby; Morgan Stanley is book-running manager. Joby intends to use net proceeds, together with existing cash and equivalents, to fund certification and manufacturing, prepare for commercial operations, and for general working capital and corporate purposes. The offering is subject to market conditions and may not be completed or priced as described.
Joby (NYSE:JOBY) completed three public demonstration flights between Marina (OAR) and Salinas (SNS) during the California International Airshow on October 6, 2025, showcasing vertical takeoff, cruise transition, precise hovers, and vertical landings with a pilot onboard.
The flights highlighted the aircraft's quiet operation and operational maturity as Joby prepares for FAA type inspection authorization flight testing early next year. Joby said it has flown over 40,000 miles in urban air mobility demonstrations worldwide and will continue community engagement at the Dubai Airshow, Nov 17–21, 2025.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) and ANA Holdings successfully conducted a public flight demonstration of Joby's electric air taxi at Expo 2025 Osaka. The historic demonstration, featuring over 20 planned flights across 13 days, showcased the aircraft's vertical takeoff, wingborne flight, and vertical landing capabilities.
The aircraft, sporting ANA livery, can transport up to 4 passengers and a pilot at speeds of 200 mph. This milestone marks a crucial step in developing Japan's air taxi ecosystem, with plans for a phased rollout starting in Tokyo. The partnership aims to establish vertiports, pilot training programs, and maintenance support networks.
[ "First-ever air taxi demonstration at a world expo, showcasing technological leadership", "Partnership with major Japanese airline ANA Holdings for national rollout", "Strategic backing from Toyota as a key investor", "Aircraft capable of reducing hour-long car rides to minutes" ]Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has announced a strategic partnership with RAKTA and Skyports Infrastructure to launch an air taxi service network in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) by 2027. The collaboration will establish an inter-emirate corridor connecting Dubai to RAK, with the first vertiport planned at Al Marjan Island.
The service will utilize Joby's all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, capable of carrying a pilot and up to 4 passengers at speeds of 321 kph. The journey from Dubai International Airport to Al Marjan Island could be reduced from over an hour to less than 15 minutes.
This initiative aligns with RAK's 2030 Mobility Master Plan and builds on Joby's extensive flight test program, which has accumulated over 40,000 miles. The company plans to begin carrying its first passengers in Dubai by 2026.
Blade Urban Air Mobility, a division of Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), has been named the Official Air Mobility Partner for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, NY. The company will execute one of the largest civilian helicopter operations in U.S. history, transporting approximately 3,000 passengers over four days.
The service will connect Manhattan and surrounding areas to Blade's dedicated Vertiport at Bethpage through 15 landing zones. Passengers will enjoy exclusive amenities including the Blade Ryder Cup Lounge with VIP features and direct golf-cart transfers. Additionally, Joby Aviation will showcase its next-generation electric air taxi with an augmented reality flight simulator, highlighting the future transition to eVTOL aircraft.
The partnership transforms a hours-long drive into a 12-minute flight, available through the Blade app for both individual seats and private charters.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), a leading air taxi developer, announced its participation in the White House eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). This initiative allows mature eVTOL aircraft to operate in select markets before full FAA certification, accelerating the path to commercial service.
The company showcases strong operational readiness with over 40,000 miles of flight testing and nearly 600 flights in 2025. Joby is in the fourth of five stages of FAA Type Certification and plans to begin flight testing with FAA pilots next year. The company is expanding its manufacturing capabilities, with facilities in Marina, California capable of producing up to 24 aircraft annually across 435,000 square feet.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) and Uber (NYSE:UBER) announced plans to integrate Blade's air mobility services into the Uber app by 2026, following Joby's acquisition of Blade's passenger business in August 2025. This integration builds upon their existing partnership since 2019, which included Joby's acquisition of Uber's Elevate division in 2021.
Blade's network served over 50,000 passengers in 2024 across New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe. The partnership will leverage Blade's infrastructure and experience to accelerate Joby's electric air taxi service launch in key markets including Dubai, New York, Los Angeles, the UK, and Japan.
Joby's electric air taxi, designed to carry four passengers plus pilot at speeds up to 200 mph, features noise levels 100 times lower than traditional helicopters.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) has successfully completed a landmark demonstration of its SuperpilotTM autonomous flight technology during the Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) exercise with the U.S. Department of Defense. The company logged over 7,000 miles of autonomous operations across more than 40 flight hours.
The demonstration, conducted using a Cessna Caravan 208 platform, was managed from ground control stations primarily located at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, 3,000 miles away from the operation zone. The exercise validated Superpilot's capabilities in various missions, including rapid cargo deliveries, hub-and-spoke logistics, and inter-island transport.
This achievement positions Joby to compete for upcoming Department of Defense programs, with the DoD requesting $9.4 billion in its FY26 budget for autonomous and hybrid aircraft development. The technology demonstrates dual-use potential, advancing both defense readiness and Joby's commercial air taxi platform development.
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), an electric air taxi developer, has completed the acquisition of Blade Air Mobility's passenger business. The strategic acquisition provides Joby with access to Blade's established terminal network and customer base in key markets including New York and Southern Europe.
The integration positions Joby for accelerated commercial deployment of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft once certification is achieved. Blade's operations will continue as a wholly-owned subsidiary under the leadership of its founder and CEO Rob Wiesenthal, ensuring operational continuity while leveraging existing infrastructure for future eVTOL services.
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