Joby Aviation Selects North Texas for New Air Taxi Manufacturing Hub
Joby Aviation is establishing its air taxi manufacturing and testing operations in North Texas, specifically in the Keller, Roanoke, and Northeast Fort Worth areas.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 10, 2026 —
Joby Aviation, a company focused on electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced plans to establish its air taxi manufacturing and testing operations in North Texas. The new facility will be located across the Keller, Roanoke, and Northeast Fort Worth areas.
The establishment of these operations marks a significant expansion for Joby Aviation in a region increasingly recognized for its aerospace and advanced manufacturing sectors. The company’s choice of North Texas highlights the area’s potential for growth in emerging transportation technologies.
Details regarding the specific size of the new facilities, the projected number of jobs to be created, and the timeline for the commencement of manufacturing and testing operations were not immediately available. Joby Aviation’s focus on air taxis suggests a move towards developing and producing aircraft designed for urban air mobility, a concept gaining traction globally.
The company’s selection of Keller, Roanoke, and Northeast Fort Worth for its manufacturing and testing activities positions it within a dynamic economic corridor. Further information regarding the scale of Joby Aviation’s investment and its operational plans is anticipated as the project progresses.
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