Joby Aviation has established a new operational site in Texas, signaling a concrete step toward launching electric air taxi service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The California-based aerospace company announced the move as part of its broader strategy to bring commercial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flights to major U.S. markets. Joby has signed a lease for 45,000 square feet at Perot Field, Fort Worth Alliance Airport (KAFW), securing a foothold within the 27,000-acre AllianceTexas development owned by real estate developer Hillwood.
The new Texas facility will serve as a foundation for future passenger operations, allowing Joby to build local infrastructure, hire staff, and coordinate with regional partners well ahead of the anticipated service launch. The company aims to offer short urban flights that could reduce typical ground travel times across the sprawling North Texas region from roughly an hour by car to a matter of minutes in the air.
A Strategic Expansion Into Texas
Dallas-Fort Worth ranks among the largest and fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the United States, making it an attractive market for advanced air mobility. The area also features a dense network of airports, corporate campuses, entertainment venues, and business districts spread across a wide geographic footprint. Joby views this landscape as well-suited for point-to-point electric aviation.
By planning to open a Texas site now, Joby positions itself to work directly with local officials, real estate developers, and transportation authorities. The company will need to identify locations for vertiports, the takeoff and landing facilities designed for eVTOL aircraft, and establish charging and maintenance infrastructure before commercial service can begin…