Joby showcases its aircraft at California International Airshow in Salinas
SALINAS – Bringing its own brand of homegrown technology to the California International Airshow in Salinas this weekend, Joby Aviation will display its aircraft giving attendees an opportunity to see the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle up-close and personal.
Joby’s participation in the annual airshow Saturday and Sunday allows the community to experience the aircraft created and manufactured at one of its sites at the Marina Municipal Airport.
“As someone who grew up here in the Santa Cruz mountains, this community is where my love of flight first took root,” said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby in a press release. “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.”
Fans of the airshow 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.
“Bringing our aircraft to Salinas feels like a homecoming,” said Bevirt. “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 Aviation, which has its headquarters in Santa Cruz, has been doing business at the Marina Municipal Airport since August 2018 where it has designed and is producing an electric air taxi that will carry a pilot and four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph and offer high-speed mobility with a fraction of the noise produced by helicopters and zero operating emissions. Joby Aviation plans to operate these aircraft as part of aerial ridesharing networks in cities and communities around the world.
Joby said its 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 in the release. “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, according to the company. In August, Joby completed its first flight between two U.S. airports in Marina and Monterey, 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.
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 flight tests in early 2026, highlighting the maturity of its flight testing program and the growth of its operational capabilities.
Joby recently began full operation of its expanded Marina site — a 220,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at the Marina Municipal Airport, enabling it to boost production up to 24 aircraft per year, and bringing its total occupancy at the municipal airport to 435,500 square feet. The site also provides key capabilities, including Joby’s initial FAA production certification, conforming ground and flight testing components, pilot training simulators and aircraft maintenance.