Joby
An EVTOL company in which Uber is an investor, planning to integrate its vehicles into Uber's network.
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9/18/2025, 4:38:08 AM
Last Updated
9/18/2025, 4:42:45 AM
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9/18/2025, 4:42:45 AM
Summary
Joby Aviation is a California-based aerospace company specializing in the development of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which it intends to operate as an air taxi service. Founded in 2009 by JoeBen Bevirt, Joby is a key player in the advanced air mobility industry, aiming to provide a faster, cleaner, and quieter mode of urban transportation. The company has attracted significant investment, including a strategic stake from Uber, which views Joby's eVTOL technology as integral to its vision for the "third dimension" of urban mobility. Joby's aircraft are designed for four passengers plus a pilot, capable of traveling up to 150 miles at 200 mph with zero operating emissions. Beyond Uber, Joby has also secured substantial investment from Toyota Motor Corporation and has made moves to expand its operational capabilities, such as the agreement to acquire Blade Air Mobility.
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Extracted Attributes
CEO
JoeBen Bevirt
Founded
2009-09-11
Founder
JoeBen Bevirt
Chairman
Paul Sciarra
Industry
Aerospace, Advanced Air Mobility
Products
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, Air taxi service
Traded As
NYSE: JOBY
Company Type
Public
Headquarters
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Revenue (TTM)
US$98k
Aircraft Range
Up to 150 miles (240 km) on a single charge
Total Cash (MRQ)
US$990.98 million
Formerly Known As
Joby Aero (2009–2021)
Net Income (2022)
US$-258 million
Aircraft Emissions
Zero operating emissions
Aircraft Top Speed
200 mph (320 km/h)
Total Assets (2022)
US$1.29 billion
Employees (Full Time)
2,029
Operating Income (2022)
US$-392 million
Total Debt/Equity (MRQ)
4.47%
Aircraft Maximum Payload
1,000 pounds
Aircraft Passenger Capacity
Four passengers plus a pilot
Total Investment from Toyota Motor Corporation
US$894 million
Timeline
- Joby Aviation was founded. (Source: Wikipedia)
2009-09-11
- Operated under the name Joby Aero. (Source: Wikipedia)
2009-2021
- Reported an operating income of US$-392 million, net income of US$-258 million, and total assets of US$1.29 billion. (Source: Wikipedia)
2022
- Second tranche of investment from Toyota Motor Corporation is targeted to close, contributing to a total of $894 million. (Source: Web Search Results)
2025
- Agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility, a move aimed at expanding its customer base and takeoff/landing spots for its electric air taxi service. (Note: A web search result for this event was posted with a future date of 2025-08-05, which may be a typo or a forward-looking announcement date.) (Source: Web Search Results)
Unknown (around 2025)
Web Search Results
- Joby Aviation - LinkedIn
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before.
- Joby Aviation - Wikipedia
The Joby air taxi is intended to be a four-passenger commercial aircraft with a pilot, capable of traveling up to 150 miles (240 km) on a single charge at a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), with a maximum payload of 1,000 pounds. It is designed to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, and transition to horizontal cruise like a fixed-wing aircraft. Nearly silent in flight, the electric-powered aircraft is designed to operate with no emissions and to be 100 times quieter during takeoff [...] Joby Aviation is a United States venture-backed aviation company, developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that it intends to operate as an air taxi service. Joby Aviation is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California and has offices in San Carlos, California; Marina, California; and Munich, Germany. ## History [edit] ### Beginnings [edit] [...] | Formerly | Joby Aero (2009–2021) | | Company type | Public | | Traded as | NYSE: JOBY | | Industry | Aerospace, Advanced Air Mobility | | Founded | September 11, 2009; 16 years ago (2009-09-11) | | Founder | JoeBen Bevirt | | Headquarters | Santa Cruz, California , U.S. | | Key people | JoeBen Bevirt (CEO) Paul Sciarra (Chairman) | | Products | Electric aircraft | | Operating income | US$−392 million (2022) | | Net income | US$−258 million (2022) | | Total assets | US$1.29 billion (2022) |
- Joby Aviation, Inc. (JOBY) Stock Price, News, Quote & History
Joby Aviation, Inc., a vertically integrated air mobility company, engages in building an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft optimized to deliver air transportation as a service in the United States and Dubai. The company intends to build an aerial ridesharing service, as well as developing an app-based platform that will enable consumers to book rides. Joby Aviation, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California. 2,029 ### Full Time Employees [...] Price/Book (mrq) 13.71 Enterprise Value/Revenue 115.89k Enterprise Value/EBITDA -- ### Financial Highlights #### Profitability and Income Statement Profit Margin 0.00% Return on Assets (ttm) -34.10% Return on Equity (ttm) -88.93% Revenue (ttm) 98k Net Income Avi to Common (ttm) -797.24M Diluted EPS (ttm) -1.07 #### Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Total Cash (mrq) 990.98M Total Debt/Equity (mrq) 4.47% Levered Free Cash Flow (ttm) -287.08M ### Research Analysis: JOBY [...] Market Domination host Josh Lipton and EMJ Capital founder and president Eric Jackson examine some of Friday's trending tickers: Joby Aviation (JOBY), Constellation Brands (STZ), Molson Coors (TAP), and Six Flags (FUN). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination. Joby, Blade to bring helicopters to Uber: Here's what to know ### Joby, Blade to bring helicopters to Uber: Here's what to know ### Performance Overview: JOBY
- Joby Aviation | Joby
We all want to spend less time traveling and more time living. At Joby Aviation, we’re making that possible with our pioneering electric aircraft. It’s a faster, cleaner, and smarter way to carry people through their lives. Powered by six electric motors, our aircraft takes off and lands vertically, giving us the flexibility to serve almost any community. Flying with us might feel more like getting into an SUV than boarding a plane. Vertical Take-off and Landing Zero Operating Emissions [...] # Electric Aerial Ridesharing ## Designed for Daily Life We all want to spend less time traveling and more time living. At Joby Aviation, we’re making that possible with our pioneering electric aircraft. It’s a faster, cleaner, and smarter way to carry people through their lives. Powered by six electric motors, our aircraft takes off and lands vertically, giving us the flexibility to serve almost any community. Flying with us might feel more like getting into an SUV than boarding a plane. [...] Investment to be made in two equal tranches, with the first targeted to close later this year and the second in 2025; Funds will support certification and commercial production of Joby’s electric air taxi; Investment terms to include plans to establish a manufacturing alliance for the first phase of commercialization; Will bring total investment from Toyota Motor Corporation in Joby to $894 million
- Electric air taxi company Joby to acquire helicopter passenger ...
A major move that could shape the future of flying. Joby Aviation, maker of an electric helicopter airplane hybrid, agreeing to acquire Blade Air Mobility, essentially an Uber for helicopters. Joby plans to shell out $125 million in the deal, hoping to turbocharge its goal, building a fleet of electric flying taxis, like something out of a sci-fi movie. Joby telling CNBC this morning, the acquisition gives it an existing customer base and more takeoff and landing spots. What we're excited about [...] # Electric air taxi company Joby to acquire helicopter passenger business Blade ## NBC News 11500000 subscribers 139 likes ### Description 17312 views Posted: 5 Aug 2025 Joby Avaition, the maker of an electric helicopter-airplane hybrid, agreed to acquire Blade Air Mobility. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports on what this could mean for the future of flying. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: [...] is taking our quiet aircraft, our electric uh air taxis, and bringing them to Blades fleet and and accelerating uh this future. Since 2014, Blade has been shuttling passengers by helicopter from Manhattan to New York area airports. The trip lasting about 5 minutes, starting at about $200. Blade saying it flew more than 50,000 people in the NYC area just last year. Also helping weekenders get out to Long Island. Customers ordering a chopper on demand via an app. Blade also runs a sizable organ
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