Joby Aviation has acquired a 700,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Dayton, Ohio, marking another step in its plan to increase aircraft output. The newly acquired site will support Joby's near-term goal of doubling production to four aircraft per month by 2027.
Windracers CEO Stephen Wright discussed the company's drone development and future plans during a visit to its manufacturing facility in December 2025. The UK government has worked closely with Windracers since the first drone was delivered to Ukraine in 2023, and the company is aiming to produce 10 ULTRA drones each month in 2026 and 20 a month in 2027.
Firefly Aerospace has appointed Ramon Sanchez as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 22. Sanchez joins from Boeing with over two decades of experience in production operations for commercial, civil, and national security programs.