Greensboro named finalist for aircraft factory which could bring 10,000 jobs
The company plans to choose a location in the next six weeks.
GREENSBORO, N.C. — California-based aircraft manufacturer JetZero is considering Greensboro as a possible site for its future factory, which would create 10,000 new jobs, the company confirmed to WFMY News 2.
Greensboro’s Piedmont Triad International Airport is one of five finalists for the factory. JetZero says it is in the final stages of the selection process and plans to pick its destination in the next six weeks.
JetZero was founded in Long Beach, California, in 2021. The company is known for its blended-wing-body plane which the company plans to have in service by 2030. JetZero has already partnered with companies like Delta and Alaska Airlines to bring the new design to commercial aircraft.
JetZero’s blended-wing-body plane aims to provide 50% better fuel efficiency over traditional commercial aircraft.
The Greensboro Chamber of Commerce released the following statement on JetZero’s potential expansion into the Triad:
“Considering the location at PTI, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce has no comment at this time on this project.”
WFMY News 2 has reached out to Governor Stein’s office and Senator Gladys Robinson’s office for comment and are waiting to hear back.