The Wright brothers walked so Joby Aviation could run! 🧑✈️✈️ Joby's a California-based electrical aircraft maker. They're investing upwards of $500 million to build a brand new factory in Dayton, Ohio. 🏭
What are they building? Air taxis! 🚕 Here's everything you need to know.
Here’s Five Fast Facts on the new flying taxis:
- 📑 Flight Plans - The new facility is Joby's first scaled manufacturing facility. The site, near Dayton International Airport, takes up 140 acres. The facility is also close to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratories HQ.
- 🛫 Catch a Ride - Joby’s air taxis are designed to transport a pilot and four passengers at speeds of up to 200 miles per hour. They can fly a max range of 100 miles and have a "quiet noise profile." These new planes will be placed in aerial ride sharing networks starting in 2025.
- 👷 Workin' for the Weekend - As Joby expands operations, the Ohio Valley site could grow to support 2,000 jobs.
- 🤝 Friends in High Places - The project is supported by partnerships with big-name companies like Uber, Delta, Intel, and Toyota.
- 💸 A Little Help - According to Joby, the state of Ohio and affiliated political organizations are pledging $325 million in incentives and benefits to help develop the new factory.
🔥Bottom line: Add Joby Aviation to the list of corporations investing big bucks in Ohio. Wells Fargo's putting in a new tech hub and we've been reporting on Intel's plans to pump out chips just outside of Columbus. Speaking of, are you looking to get a job at the new Intel plant? Head here to get the scoop.
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