Flying Taxis Are Coming to Ohio

Ohio will be home to a new electric air taxi manufacturing site.

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The site will be built at Dayton International Airport and operated by Joby Aviation Inc.

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Joby plans to invest at least $477.5 million and manufacture up to 500 vehicles a year.

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The electric air taxis will be intended to carry a pilot and four passengers, and reach speeds of up to 200 mph over a range of 100 miles.

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The manufacturing facility is set to open in 2025, with construction scheduled to begin next year.

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The project is expected to bring 2,000 jobs to the area.

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