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Joby to Join the California International Airshow in Salinas

  • Bringing Joby Aviation’s homegrown electric aircraft technology to the public with an on-site display
  • Engaging local residents through hands-on experiences, outreach, and education to build familiarity

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joby Aviation, Inc., a company developing air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it will be at the California International Airshow in Salinas next month, displaying its aircraft for the local community to experience. On October 4 and 5, attendees will have the opportunity to step inside the Joby aircraft, experience the cabin firsthand, and meet the team behind its design. Guided walk-throughs, interactive demos, and hands-on activations will offer an up-close look at the technology, helping build familiarity and excitement around the future of travel.

“As someone who grew up here in the Santa Cruz mountains, this community is where my love of flight first took root. What began as a small team of engineers building prototype aircraft has grown into a company employing thousands, united by the belief that we can reimagine how the world moves,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby. “Bringing our aircraft to Salinas feels like a homecoming. We’re honored to share a front-row seat to the future of flight with our neighbors, just miles from where Joby was founded.”

Joby’s participation in the Salinas Airshow reflects its strong commitment to the local community. In 2024, the Company had the opportunity to inspire more than 6,500 local students across 18 events, including STEM fairs, school partnerships, and public showcases of aviation technologies, reinforcing the company’s dedication to fostering the next generation of innovators.

“We’re thrilled to have Joby, the next generation of aviation, at this year’s Airshow in Salinas,” said Harry Wardwell, Executive Director of the Salinas Airshow. “Whether you’re a pilot or an aviation fan, this is a great opportunity to see, touch, and feel the aircraft up close. Joby is leading the charge in electric aviation, making it a perfect fit for our community.”

Participating in the Salinas Airshow is part of Joby’s commitment to giving communities a closer look at the aircraft and its capabilities. Last month, the Company completed its first flight between two U.S. airports – Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California – demonstrating operations in FAA-controlled airspace. Joby also recently hosted Girls in Aviation Day at the Marina Municipal Airport and took part in Douglas Day at the Santa Monica Airport.

This news comes as Joby continues to make important progress towards receiving the certification required to begin commercial passenger service. The Company announced it will prepare for initial Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) flight tests in early 2026, highlighting the maturity of its flight testing program and the growth of its operational capabilities.

About Joby

Joby Aviation, Inc. is a California-based transportation company developing an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi. Joby intends to both operate its fast, quiet, and convenient air taxi service in cities around the world and sell its aircraft to other operators and partners. To learn more, visit www.jobyaviation.com.

Forward-Looking Statements ​​

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding the development and performance of our aircraft; our business plan, objectives, goals and market opportunity; and our current expectations relating to our business, financial condition, and results of operations, including our plans to begin initial FAA TIA flight testing in early 2026. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. All forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including: our ability to launch our air taxi service and the growth of the urban air mobility market generally; our ability to produce aircraft that meet our performance expectations in the volumes and on the timelines that we project; the competitive environment in which we operate; our future capital needs; our ability to adequately protect and enforce our intellectual property rights; our ability to effectively respond to evolving regulations and standards relating to our aircraft; our reliance on third-party suppliers and service partners; uncertainties related to our estimates of the size of the market for our service and future revenue opportunities; and other important factors discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 27, 2025, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 8, 2025 and August 7, 2025, and in future filings and other reports we file with or furnish to the SEC. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates and beliefs as of the date of this release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.

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