Joby Aviation, founded on September 11, 2009, by JoeBen Bevirt, is an aerospace company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. The company develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with the goal of providing aerial ridesharing services. Joby's aircraft are designed to be fast, quiet and have zero operating emissions, with a range of up to 150 miles and a top speed of 200 mph. The company intends to operate an air taxi service using an app-based platform for booking rides.
JoeBen Bevirt is the CEO of Joby Aviation, leading the company since its start. Other key leaders include Paul Sciarra (Chairman), Bonny Simi (President of Operations), and Didier Papadopoulos (President of Aircraft OEM). In recent news, Joby Aviation is working with regulators in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and plans to launch its air taxi services in Dubai as soon as this year. The company has also acquired a second manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, to expand its production capabilities. On January 29, 2026, Joby Aviation announced an upsized offering of primary common stock and convertible senior notes. Joby is in the final stage of the FAA certification process and is part of the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), with potential operations beginning in mid-2026.