EVTOL MANUFACTURING IN TEXAS, October 21, 2026: Joby Aviation is expanding its presence in the U.S. electric aircraft industry with a 45,000-square-foot facility in Haslet, Texas, near Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Announced by real estate developer Hillwood on August 6, the lease gives Joby a North Texas base intended to support aircraft manufacturing, testing and preparations for future electric air taxi operations.
The move is a new development in the American advanced air mobility sector, where aircraft manufacturers are working to turn electric vertical takeoff and landing technology, known as eVTOL, into commercially viable aviation services.
However, the Texas announcement is not a confirmed multibillion-dollar factory investment. Joby and Hillwood have not publicly disclosed a specific investment amount, employment target or aircraft production volume for the leased facility.
What Joby Aviation Announced in Texas
According to Hillwood’s official announcement, Joby signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Alliance Air Trade Center in Haslet, part of the AllianceTexas development surrounding Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
The site will support manufacturing and testing activities, as well as preparations for flights associated with the federal electric vertical takeoff and landing Integration Pilot Program across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
The announcement marks a significant North Texas presence for an eVTOL aircraft manufacturer. It also places Joby within an established aviation and logistics development with access to transportation infrastructure and regional industrial resources.
IndustrialSage covered the announcement in its September 3 report, “eVTOL Manufacturing in Texas Gets Its First Real Footprint”.
Why the North Texas Location Matters
The facility is located within AllianceTexas, a 27,000-acre development with aviation, industrial and logistics operations.
For an aircraft developer, proximity to aviation infrastructure and technical suppliers can help coordinate manufacturing support, testing and operational preparation. The Dallas-Fort Worth area also offers an established aerospace workforce, although the number of workers Joby plans to employ at the new site has not been announced.
The facility’s role should be considered alongside Joby’s existing manufacturing operations. The company has its primary manufacturing site in Marina, California. The Texas lease does not establish that Joby is moving its main production line to the state or planning to manufacture all of its aircraft there.
Instead, the new location expands the company’s physical presence in a region that could support future air mobility activity.
What the Announcement Means for U.S. Manufacturing
Joby’s expansion highlights how emerging aviation technologies can create opportunities across the American manufacturing economy.
Electric aircraft require specialized engineering, electrical systems, precision components, quality assurance and testing. As manufacturers develop their production capabilities, potential opportunities may emerge for suppliers that can meet the industry’s technical and regulatory requirements.
These opportunities should not be mistaken for confirmed contracts. Joby has not publicly identified a new Texas supplier roster or disclosed the amount of purchasing that will be directed to local manufacturers.
The project’s longer-term industrial impact will depend on whether the initial facility leads to additional hiring, supplier agreements, equipment investment or increased manufacturing activity.
What Remains Unclear
Several details are still missing from the public announcement:
- The total capital investment associated with the leased facility.
- The number of jobs expected to be created.
- The volume of aircraft, if any, planned for production at the Texas site.
- A target date for reaching a specified manufacturing capacity.
- The value of any new contracts with Texas-based suppliers.
These details will be important indicators of whether the facility develops into a larger manufacturing operation or remains primarily a support and testing hub.
The Regulatory Path Ahead
Commercial electric air taxi operations also depend on aircraft certification and operational approvals.
The Federal Aviation Administration has established rules for powered-lift pilot qualifications, training and operations. Those rules are part of the regulatory framework for the emerging aircraft category, but they do not automatically authorize every eVTOL aircraft to begin passenger service.
The FAA’s advanced air mobility overview provides information on the agency’s work in this area.
For Joby, future progress will depend on manufacturing readiness, testing, regulatory milestones and the practical requirements of operating aircraft safely and reliably.
What Happens Next
The next indicators to watch are concrete developments at the Texas facility, including staffing announcements, additional details about manufacturing and testing activities, supplier partnerships and progress toward planned operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
Joby’s investor relations website is a primary source for future company announcements and financial disclosures.
For U.S. manufacturing observers, the distinction is important: the Texas lease establishes a new industrial presence, while the scale of its eventual economic impact remains to be determined.
Conclusion
Joby Aviation’s 45,000-square-foot lease near Fort Worth gives the electric aircraft developer a new base in Texas and expands its footprint in the U.S. advanced air mobility industry.
The announcement is a meaningful regional manufacturing development, but there is not yet enough public information to describe it as a major production expansion or to estimate its job creation and investment impact.
The next phase will be measured by what happens on the ground: facility operations, hiring, supplier activity, aircraft testing and regulatory progress. Those milestones will determine how much this North Texas foothold contributes to the future of American electric aircraft manufacturing.
Sources and References
- Hillwood, “Joby Aviation Establishes Hub at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport, Advancing Air Mobility Innovation in Texas,” August 6, 2026.
- IndustrialSage, “eVTOL Manufacturing in Texas Gets Its First Real Footprint,” September 3, 2026.
- Federal Aviation Administration, “Advanced Air Mobility: Air Taxis”.
- Joby Aviation, Investor Relations.
