Joby Aviation, the world’s leading electric air-taxi company, has officially narrowed down its search for a new air-taxi factory to two potential states; Ohio and North Carolina. Known for their pioneering effort to revolutionize air transit as we know it, Joby Aviation is looking to expand their growing fleet of electric air taxis and is hoping to break ground and begin production on their new factory as soon as possible.
According to the company’s recent press release, they are in active discussions with authorities in both Ohio and North Carolina as they work to nail down the exact site of their new facility. However, the company has not given out any official information related to what criteria they deemed most important when coming to a decision.
With the potential to create numerous jobs and spur on the local economy, whichever state is chosen for the factory’s new home is sure to benefit greatly. In addition, it has been revealed that Joby Aviation has strong partnerships with car manufacturer Volkswagen and Toyota, as well as advancements in drone delivery, meaning the state chosen could soon become a hub for the aerospace industry. As such, this has been a major topic of discussion in both Ohio and North Carolina as the state governments have remained active in negotiations with Joby closing in on their decision.
In spite of the air of excitement that has developed around the new factory, Joby Aviation has yet to announce an exact schedule for when the new facility will be completed. That being said, the team at Joby Aviation is committed to making sure their new factory will live up to its promise of revolutionizing air transit. With their electric aircraft, negotiating with authorities for the optimal testing sites, air traffic control protocols, and satellite navigation systems, as well as their advancements in drone delivery, case for their new factory is sure to be a game-changing invention in the coming years. No matter which state is chosen, the future of the aerospace industry is sure to be full of exciting developments from Joby Aviation.
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