JetZero Breaks Ground on $4.7 Billion Aircraft Factory in Greensboro, North Carolina

JetZero broke ground on June 15 on its first manufacturing and final assembly campus, an 8 million-square-foot factory on more than 600 acres at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The largest economic development commitment in North Carolina history

The $4.7 billion project is the largest economic development commitment in North Carolina history based on job creation. It is expected to generate more than 14,500 high-wage aerospace manufacturing positions over the next decade, with an average wage of more than $89,000.

Home of the all-wing Z4

The facility will produce JetZero’s Z4, an all-wing commercial aircraft designed for 50 percent greater fuel efficiency than conventional tube-and-wing aircraft. Once fully ramped, the factory will be able to produce up to 20 aircraft per month.

An AI-native, digital twin factory

JetZero is incorporating AI-native and digital twin manufacturing platforms developed in collaboration with Siemens and Deloitte.

Reshaping aviation from North Carolina

Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero, said:

“North Carolina has a vision for its future as a global aerospace hub, and JetZero shares that vision. We believe the time has come for an all-wing airplane, to support the industry’s need for more efficient airplanes that also deliver an incredible experience. We intend to reshape aviation, from right here in North Carolina.”