Joby Aviation Inc. is an aerospace company focused on developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company’s core mission is to provide zero-emission aerial ridesharing services, combining the speed of helicopters with the cost efficiency and environmental benefits of electric propulsion. Joby’s eVTOL design emphasizes low noise profiles and high reliability, positioning the company to address congestion challenges in major metropolitan areas.
The company’s flagship aircraft is designed to carry a pilot and up to four passengers, offering point-to-point travel at speeds competitive with ground transportation. Joby has pursued strategic partnerships to support manufacturing and operations, including a collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation for production expertise and a memorandum of understanding with ride-hailing platforms to integrate its air taxi service into existing mobility networks. As part of its certification strategy, Joby is working closely with aviation regulators in the United States and Europe to bring its aircraft to market.
Founded in 2009 by aerospace engineer JoeBen Bevirt, who continues to lead the company as CEO, Joby Aviation is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. Over more than a decade of research and development, the company has conducted hundreds of test flights to validate performance, safety, and noise levels. While initial commercial operations are planned in key U.S. cities, Joby has also signaled its intent to expand services globally once it secures all necessary approvals and certifications.