JetZero Announces First Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina, Creating Over 14,500 Jobs
Greensboro, NC — JetZero, an innovative start-up focused on blended-wing aircraft design, has chosen Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro as the site for its inaugural manufacturing and final assembly facility for the Z4 aircraft. The facility is projected to produce up to 20 Z4 aircraft monthly and create an estimated 14,500 jobs in the region, with operations expected to commence in the late 2030s.
“North Carolina offers the ideal combination of talent, infrastructure, and forward-thinking leadership to support our mission to reshape aviation,” stated Tom O’Leary, CEO and co-founder of JetZero. He applauded the collaboration of state leaders, including Governor Josh Stein, in bringing JetZero to what he described as the “birthplace of aviation.”
Construction of the facility is slated to begin in the first half of 2026, with Siemens providing support through its Smart Infrastructure, Electrification, and Automation divisions. Siemens is also assisting JetZero with its design/build/test model for a full-scale prototype, known as the Demonstrator, which is set for its inaugural flight in 2027.
“JetZero’s upcoming facility, powered by Siemens technologies, demonstrates that revitalizing American manufacturing is not just a vision but a reality,” remarked Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA. She emphasized that this partnership is set to accelerate innovation and establish North Carolina as a prominent aerospace hub in the U.S.
The Z4 aircraft aims to significantly lower operating costs and reduce carbon emissions, boasting up to 50 percent better fuel efficiency thanks to its unique design. It will accommodate approximately 250 passengers, with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles, catering to the middle market sector between single and twin-aisle aircraft.
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