Joby Aviation
Santa Cruz, CA eVTOL developer (NYSE: JOBY); S4 air taxi seats 5, flies 200 mph up to 100 miles; backed by Toyota and Delta Air Lines; founded 2009.
Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) is an American electric aviation company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with additional facilities in San Carlos, Marina, and Munich. Founded on September 11, 2009 by JoeBen Bevirt as Joby Aero, the company is developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft intended for commercial air taxi service.
The company's primary aircraft is the S4, a five-seat eVTOL designed for one pilot and up to four passengers. Key verified specifications: maximum speed 200 mph (322 km/h), range up to 100 miles (161 km) on a single battery charge with reserves, maximum takeoff weight 5,300 lb (2,404 kg). The S4 uses a tilt-rotor configuration to transition between vertical and forward flight. In June 2024, a hydrogen-electric variant of the S4 demonstrator completed a record 523-mile non-stop flight, more than triple the battery-only range.
In March 2026, Joby commenced flight testing of its first FAA-conforming S4 aircraft (N547JX) at its Marina, California facility, a key step toward Type Inspection Authorization (TIA). The company completed its SR3 audit with the FAA and submitted all Stage Three certification plans. Joby holds an FAA Part 135 air carrier certificate. In 2025, Joby test flights exceeded 9,000 miles and completed more than 4,900 test points.
As of December 31, 2025, Joby employed 2,559 people, representing 26% year-over-year growth. Strategic investors and partners include Toyota Motor Corporation and Delta Air Lines. The company has operated test flights in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai to demonstrate commercial readiness.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Joby S4 eVTOL Air Taxi
- Model: S4
- Launch Year: 2024
5-seat tilt-rotor electric air taxi; 200 mph top speed, 100-mile battery range; FAA certification in progress as of 2026.
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2009 2015 2017HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
2009
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
employees 2000-5000
Primary Region
North America
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