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Joby Takes Flight from Marina to Salinas at the California International Airshow

  • From Osaka to Salinas, Joby continues global flight demonstrations in front of thousands of people
  • Showcases the aircraft’s full capabilities and quiet operation, building public acceptance as the company moves toward commercial launch
  • Engages local communities by flying in its own backyard, giving a first-hand look at the future of urban air travel

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has flown its all-electric aircraft at the California International Airshow in Salinas, flying in its own backyard following landmark demonstration flights with ANA in Osaka, Japan that are expected to continue through October 13th. From Friday to Sunday, Joby completed three airshow demonstrations for a captivated California audience, including round-trip flights between Marina (OAR) and Salinas (SNS).

Each flight lifted off vertically from Marina, transitioned to cruise for the short flight to Salinas, and then back to hover with a pilot onboard. Audiences watched the aircraft perform a series of maneuvers, from steep climbs to precise hovers, before it returned back to Marina and landed vertically.

These flights demonstrated the reliability of the aircraft and the maturity of its operational capabilities as it approaches FAA type inspection authorization flight testing early next year. Attendees also experienced the aircraft’s remarkable quietness, a key feature for urban operations where noise is a major concern, seeing it fly overhead, exploring it up close, and imagining a new era of quiet, clean, accessible flight.

“We’ve had the privilege of flying in places like Japan and Dubai this year, but seeing our aircraft fly at home on the Central Coast and sharing it with our neighbors was truly special,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby Aviation. “I’m deeply grateful to our team and to everyone who came out to see us. Experiencing the aircraft up close shows just how quiet it is, and that gives a real sense of the future of flight we’re building.”

Joby has flown over 40,000 miles in urban air mobility demonstrations, showcasing vertical takeoffs and landings that mirror future air taxi operations. After flying around the world, including in Japan, Dubai, South Korea, New York City, and now, Salinas, the Company will continue its community engagement at the Dubai Airshow, November 17–21, 2025, helping build public acceptance as it moves closer to bringing air taxi service to market.

About Joby Aviation

Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) 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, and plans to participate in the Dubai Airshow. 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; complexities related to obtaining certification and operating in foreign markets; 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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