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Joby Aviation CEO on Doubling US Manufacturing Capacity for Air Taxis

CNBC TelevisionJanuary 5, 20262 min4,816 views
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Production Capacity Expansion

  • πŸš€ Joby Aviation is doubling its US domestic production capacity, aiming to produce four aircraft per month by 2027.
  • πŸ’‘ This decision follows unprecedented global demand and significant government support, including the President's executive order.
  • 🏭 The company is scaling production at facilities in California and Ohio, leveraging strong manufacturing talent in Ohio.

Government Support and Market Deployment

  • 🀝 Joby Aviation is experiencing unprecedented government lean-in, with support from key figures like Secretary Duffy and Director Katzios.
  • ✈️ The CEO describes this as a "magic moment" in aviation, driven by technological maturity and government backing.
  • πŸ—“οΈ The company is on track to begin deploying air taxis in communities across the US in 2026, supported by the EIP program.
  • 🌐 Dozens of local communities have already submitted applications to adopt this technology, signaling strong interest.
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