JetZero names Greensboro among 3 finalists in factory site search for proposed ‘all-wing' plane
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Greensboro is one of three finalists is considering for a factory to produce 'the world's first all-wing design airplane,' according to the company.
On Monday, JetZero confirmed that the California-based aviation startup has narrowed its search to three locations, . The company said it would not reveal the other two finalists 'in order to preserve the integrity of the process.'
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JetZero's vision is to create the Z4, a plane concept that would be up to 50% more fuel efficient than commercial jets. The factory would create 10,000 jobs, according to JetZero.
The plane's unique design would be wider than a traditional commercial jet with a shorter body. It would include six seating bays with dedicated overhead bag bins for each seat.
JetZero aims to complete its first full-scale flight in 2027, according to the company website.
JetZero is expected to narrow down its choices for the proposed factory, evaluate economic incentives and make a final decision as soon as June.
According to John Boyd, an expert in corporate site selection, the Triad is a no-brainer when it comes to aerospace, given the space at the Piedmont Triad International Airport and Guilford Technical Community College's Aviation Academy.
PTI's expansive property is already home to several aviation-related businesses, including HondaJet and Boom Supersonic, Haaco and Marshall Industries.
The Triad has also shown it is invested in developing housing, which is an essential tool in recruiting qualified workers. Greensboro is committed to building 10,000 more housing units in the next five years in a plan called Road to 10,000.
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